Senior Safety Specialist

Requirements

MOS Codes: None

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Business, Public Health, Science Education, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in risk reduction, occupational health, or safety program administration

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Special Requirements

• Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations

General Purpose

Under direction, responsible for the administration and execution of activities outlined in City-wide comprehensive safety plans to ensure local, state, and federal legal/regulatory compliance of safety programs and initiatives.

Typical Duties

• Conduct safety inspections and assessments
• Perform job analyses, investigate incidents, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to prevent injuries and improve workplace safety
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and supervisors, administer safety initiatives such as random drug testing, and maintain records and databases related to training, inspections, hazardous materials, and safety equipment
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations across programs, including Hazard Communication (HazCom), industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, PPE, fire protection, confined space entry, and equipment and driver safety
• Conduct inspections and assessments across various municipal operations, prepare accident and incident reports, maintain safety equipment, organize drills, and coordinate with emergency services as needed
• Develop and recommend safety policies and procedures, support emergency preparedness efforts, and serve as a liaison with internal departments, external agencies, and the Safety Committee
• Supervise designated staff, coordinate work activities, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to policies and safety standards

General Information

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Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.