Workforce Safety and Administrator (Employee Resources)

About the role

The City of Tolleson is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive professional to join their Employee Resources team as the Workforce Safety and Compliance Administrator. This position serves as the City's primary resources for workforce safety, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and organizational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conducting workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
• Cooking employees safety training
• Maintaining OSHA, ADOSH, and related regulatory records and reporting requirements
• Cooking and monitoring corrective actions resulting from inspections, investigations, audits, and hazard reports
• Evaluating program effectiveness
• Promoting continuous improvement of citywide safety initiatives
• Partnering with City departments to develop, maintain, and annually review citywide safety programs, departmental safety plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations and organizational objectives
• Leading the City's Continuity of Operations (COOP) program by coordinating emergency preparedness activities, conducting business impact analyses, facilitating continuity planning with departments, and supporting the development and maintenance of Continuity of Operations Plans to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of municipal services during emergencies
• Collaborating with City leadership, regulatory agencies, and external partners to reduce organizational risk and promote a culture of safety and organizational resilience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Organizational Leadership, or related field along with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in safety, compliance, emergency management, risk management, continuity planning, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid Arizona Driver License is required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in local government or public sector operations, experience administering OSHA or ADOSH compliance programs and conducting workplace investigation and compliance audits, experience developing and administering Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), coordinating emergency preparedness exercises, and organizational resilience initiatives, professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CRM, CBCP, or FEMA Independent Study certifications

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require both office and field work, including travel to City facilities and operational sites for inspections, investigations, audits, training, and emergency response activities. Incumbents may be exposed to construction sites, maintenance facilities, hazardous materials, loud noise, adverse weather conditions, and other workplace hazards.

Job Information

• Closing Date: Open until filled
• Hiring Salary: $80,694.59-$100,000 Annually
• D.O.E
• Applications will be reviewed starting July 16, 2026, and weekly thereafter.
• Full Salary Range: $80,694.59-$112,972.43 Annually
• Additional Application Information: It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Human Resources at 623-936-7111.
• EEO/M/F/D/V/SO