Health and Safety Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Specialist to provide subject matter expertise for a comprehensive citywide occupational health and safety program within the Office of Risk Management for the City of Philadelphia. This role involves high-level strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and health programs to ensure compliance with federal, state-mandated standards, and local regulations.

Experience

• Minimum of three (5) years of experience in:
• - Identifying and improving Risk Hazards.
• - Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
• - Conducting Job Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Implementation
• - Successfully promoted safety standards from floor level employee up to C-suite level leadership.
• - Ability to Project Manage ongoing deliverables, as well as impromptu assignments.
• - Delivering In-Person and Virtually Lead training.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Public Health, or related physical/biological sciences.

Certifications & Licensure

• Mandatory: Possession of a valid driver’s license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Optional: Professional safety certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP)).

Physical & Medical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform essential job duties, including walking, standing, climbing, and conducting field inspections in diverse environments.

Application Requirements

• Candidates must submit official transcripts confirming degree conferral.
• Copies of relevant certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of application.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA standards, ANSI, NFPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for training delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis for safety performance metrics and trend analysis.
• Experience with incident management systems and safety management software.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in safety program implementation and culture change initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.