Safety and Training Analyst

This is a regular, full-time, overtime-eligible position represented by COBEA. The City may use this posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring.

About the role

The Public Works Safety and Training Analyst plays a critical role in designing and delivering a comprehensive safety program for employees who provide essential services to the community. This position focuses on building a strong, practical safety culture across Public Works operations—including Fleet, Water Services, Transportation & Mobility, Engineering, and administrative teams. On a typical day, this role may involve visiting job sites to identify hazards, collaborating with supervisors on safer work practices, reviewing incident data, or delivering hands-on safety training tailored to Public Works operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with front-line employees, translating complex regulations into practical solutions, and making a visible impact. Success means blending technical expertise with people-centered leadership to support employee well-being and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain safety programs across multiple Public Works divisions
• Conduct job site inspections and hazard assessments to identify and reduce risk
• Provide engaging safety training, including new employee orientations and job-specific training
• Review incident and near-miss data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Investigate workplace incidents and prepare reports and documentation
• Partner with Risk Management on safety initiatives, compliance efforts, and workers’ compensation matters
• Support regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with state and federal safety requirements
• Assist departments with selecting and using appropriate safety equipment and PPE
• Communicate safety expectations, alerts, and emergency information to staff

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a collaborative safety professional who can work independently while building trust with diverse work groups. They are comfortable balancing state and federal regulatory requirements with practical, field-based solutions and can confidently communicate with employees at all levels. Familiarity with public-sector operations and construction environments is helpful.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks such as delivering a safety program
• 2 years of experience serving on an organizational safety committee
• CPR/First-Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All Hazards Safety Officer Certification, or ability to obtain within 24 months
• Current and valid driver's license per City policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or closely related field
• OSHA Outreach Trainer (current)
• Associate Safety Professional Certification (current)
• Experience implementing safety programs in a local government or municipality setting
• NIMS IS-100 and IS-700; additional NIMS & FEMA courses

Benefits

The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program.

Pay

Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity.