Safety Specialist

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Starting Salary: $26.67–$29.18 (depending on experience)

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Safety Specialist assists the Risk Management Department with the development, implementation, and administration of the City's Risk Management and Safety Program. They will assist numerous departments (particularly Edmond Electric) with the implementation of this program, and conduct audits and inspections of job sites, buildings, and equipment to verify compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, they will develop and conduct safety training for departments. This position is scheduled to work four 10-hour days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job site, facility, and equipment audits and inspections
• Investigate accidents involving injuries, property damage, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Develop and conduct employee safety training
• Act as a safety resource for departments
• Review and update safety programs and policies
• Coordinate and lead the Safety Committee and meetings
• Assist with the investigation of tort claims
• Develop safety presentations and effectively present information to City employees, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or a related field
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 to 18 months of related management experience
  • People or project management
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Preferred Certifications

• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
• OSHA 500 and/or 501
• OSHA 30 Hour for Construction and/or General Industry

Necessary Skills

• Skill with PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Knowledge of fields including safety, health, industrial hygiene, construction, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, supervisors, government officials, and the public
• Ability to develop safety presentations and present information.
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Risk Management Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL NOVEMBER 25, 2024.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.