HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIALIST 1* - 06232026-78491

About the role

The Health and Safety Technical Specialist works in a team setting, providing support to Region Business Solutions by assisting in developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs and initiatives for Region/District employees. This position delivers safety training, coordinates safety campaigns, and assesses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and readiness. The Health and Safety Technical Specialist collaborates with Region/District teams to consistently apply safety protocols and uniform training standards across TDOT Regions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections, gather and document safety-related data, including incidents and near-misses, and support the Occupational Health and Safety Division in identifying potential risks and contributing to safety performance metrics.
• Support emergency preparedness efforts by assisting in developing, revising, and distributing facility-specific emergency action plans.
• Participate in planning and executing safety drills, help coordinate logistics with internal stakeholders, and contribute to post-drill evaluations.
• Help identify gaps and provide recommended improvements to strengthen Region readiness, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively promote a safety culture.
• Support the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Division by assisting with training record-keeping, data reporting, and regulatory compliance responses.
• Carefully coordinate onboarding logistics, maintain accurate training rosters, and help implement TDOT safety policies and performance standards.
• Work closely with Human Resources (HR), Training Teams, and OHS, ensuring that all responsibilities, especially those related to employee records, testing, and other sensitive information, are handled with strict confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Health and Safety Division to collect and organize safety data related to audits, incidents, PPE usage, and training completion.
• Ensure accurate entry into tracking systems and compliance logs, and support the development of technical reports by compiling PPE specifications, collecting user feedback, and assisting in interpreting testing results to inform improvements to TDOT's statewide safety program.
• Remain current on TDOT performance objectives, occupational health and safety standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain collaboration with all appropriate TDOT offices and external stakeholders to enhance the implementation of safety policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers by exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively.

Qualifications

• TDOT Technical Specialist I: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study as may be outlined in the position description
• TDOT Technical Specialist II: Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description
• TDOT Technical Specialist III: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description

Skills

• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles
• Knowledge of transportation finance principles
• Knowledge of contract development principles and applications
• Knowledge of technical report writing
• Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to the position responsibilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret project plans

Benefits

• Salary Range: $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Monthly / $61,200.00 - $76,476.00 Annually
• Full-Time Position
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Driving long distances as required to perform daily duties
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn
• Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers
• Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting