Occupational Safety Spec IV Or V - Occupational Safety Division

Position Information

TxDOT's Occupational Safety Division is looking for an Occupational Safety Specialist IV or V based in Austin, TX

We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: tele-work, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at: http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

This position is for one Occupational Safety Specialist IV or V , depending on business need and the applicant's qualifications.

Salary Range:

Occupational Safety Specialist IV B22 ($51,614.00 - $84,479.00)

Occupational Safety Specialist V B24 ($59,004.00 - $96,720.00)

Work location:

Travel: Up to 25%

Military Occup Specialty Code

State Classification Code: 2733 State Classification Title: Safety Officer IV Occupational Category: Safety State Classification Code: 2734 State Classification Title: Safety Officer V Occupational Category: Safety TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

General Description

Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring the Department's safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Duties

The essential duties for this job include:

Occupations Safety Specialist IV:

• Advises, coordinates and trains Department personnel in occupational safety and hazardous materials matters; conducts safety needs surveys; reports findings and evaluates follow-up actions.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and monitoring programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.
• Assists in the development and/or review of specifications for the purchase of employee safety and hazardous materials items.
• Determines and analyzes reported accident frequency rates; maintains and disseminates accident and injury statistical reports.
• Develops policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Identifies injury types, accident causes and inspects work areas/activities to identify hazards; recommends preventive actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Performs industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and to minimize employee health risks/exposures.
• Prepares safety and hazardous materials information for publication.
• Represents the Department in occupational safety matters.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Occupations Safety Specialist V:

All of the above, and:

• Assists in overseeing the Occupational Safety Section and acts as section director in their absence.
• May serve as Lead Worker

Competencies

The required competencies for this job include:

Occupational Safety IV:

• Communicate effectively
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Industrial hygiene methods
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Occupational Safety V:

All of the above, and:

• Training professional and technical staff

Education

This job requires the following:

Occupational Safety Specialist IV:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis

Occupational Safety Specialist V:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline

Work Experience

This job requires the following:

Occupational Safety Specialist IV:

• 5 years in Occupational Safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Occupational Safety Specialist V:

• 5 years in Occupational Safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent
• No supervisory experience required.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

Occupational Safety Specialist IV:

• Safety Impact Certificate
• One of the following certifications: National Safety Council ASC, OSHA Outreach Trainer, CSHO, SCTPP, OHST/CHST, SMS, ASP/CSP, or equivalent training and certification as determined by OCC

Occupational Safety Specialist V

• Safety Impact Certificate
• Two of the following certifications: National Safety Council ASC, OSHA Outreach Trainer, CSHO, SCTPP, OHST/CHST, SMS, ASP/CSP, or equivalent training and certification as determined by OCC

Other Conditions:

• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Remarks

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files / small tools

• Light Work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

• Standing – Prolonged periods of time

• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrist, hands, or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity Work – work includes data / figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary. Your online application and additional information on your resume, if provided, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum requirements for the position.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

Applicant Information

Job postings expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.

NOTE: All Job Postings will expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the Posting Close Date.