Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Essential Functions

• Leads, trains, informs, and educates all City departments and personnel on the standards and regulations of all Occupational and Safety ordinances;
• Develops and implements strong training and educational programs to appropriately train staff on standards, protocols, and expectations;
• Communicates and informs City departments of the City of Dallas Safety Plan.
• Implements Occupational Health & Safety Standards (OHSAS) 9001 into departments and provides consultation services to certified departments.
• Audits and ensures inspections are performed appropriately for all City projects, remote areas, and buildings;
• Participates in safety inspections, provides safety and health expertise, evaluates compliance efforts, and evaluates jobs against all safety and health standards.
• Led Injury investigations, assists in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues, and provides root causes and corrective action for closure.
• Performs a wide range of administrative activities and personnel functions;
• Drafts monthly reports and documents, tracks audits and findings, manages incident appeal boards, schedules employees, and monitors all data input and management.
• Handles complaints, incorrect or misleading information, and broken processes;
• Reviews departments’ internal inspection forms, trainings, and other safety related documents;
• Identifies breakdowns and problems, ensures safety and health compliance, audits contingency and emergency preparedness plans, and maintains open communication between City departments.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance;
• Knowledge of Construction industry and related requirements;
• Ability to provide training and education to ensure compliance with policies and regulations;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines and projects;
• Ability to analyze processes and procedural standards;
• Ability to support policies and administrative initiatives;
• Proficient in the use of specialized monitoring and measuring equipment, such as gas analyzers and accurate meter reading;
• Experienced in interpreting and researching Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards, ANSI standards, and applicable regulations that govern department operations;
• Experienced in blueprint reading and computer proficiency;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Computer literate and understands Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Ability to interact with senior management, managers, and supervisors;
• Experienced in providing safety and regulatory training;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience

• 5 years of safety application experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C driver's license required.
• Must have ability to obtain CPR Instructor Certification and Texas Education Agency Defensive Driving Instructor Certification within 1 year.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety (OSH), Hazardous Materials Management, Environmental Science / Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering (chemical or mechanical) field is required.
• High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate degree in required fields specified above plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master’s degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Schedule

The schedule listed on this job posting is the standard schedule; actual hours may vary based on department needs.

Pay

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

Benefits

The City of Dallas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance;
• Knowledge of Construction industry and related requirements;
• Ability to provide training and education to ensure compliance with policies and regulations;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines and projects;
• Ability to analyze processes and procedural standards;
• Ability to support policies and administrative initiatives;
• Proficient in the use of specialized monitoring and measuring equipment, such as gas analyzers and accurate meter reading;
• Experienced in interpreting and researching Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards, ANSI standards, and applicable regulations that govern department operations;
• Experienced in blueprint reading and computer proficiency;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Computer literate and understands Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Ability to interact with senior management, managers, and supervisors;
• Experienced in providing safety and regulatory training;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.