RRC - Safety Officer II

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas website here https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this You Tube video that describes this amazing benefit
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https:// To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

• Conducts or assists in conducting employee safety training.
• Prepares safety information for publication to promote employee safety.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining a library of technical materials related to safety.
• Inspects work areas and activities to identify hazards and recommends appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains a log of accidents and injuries and prepares accident reports.
• Reviews established safety regulations and standards and recommends appropriate modifications.
• Reviews safety specifications for items to be purchased.
• Recommends protective equipment, provides training on the appropriate use of that equipment, and conducts utilization spot checks.
• Assists or conducts monthly agency-wide safety training for office and field-related risk exposures.
• Performs agency-wide training and compliance with the internal driving program.
• Participates in accident investigation reviews and recommends corrective actions.
• Reviews safety procedures, rules, and standards.
• Conducts agency-wide ergonomic assessments upon request.
• Assists in developing risk‑management related policy and procedure manuals.
• Assists in managing the agency’s employee notification system and sending urgent agency‑wide alerts.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Coordinates responses to requests for emergency assistance and resources.
• May develop, coordinate, or participate in local, state, and federal emergency exercises.
• Supports the agency’s Continuity Coordinator to maintain and update the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Conducts office and field surveys, audits, and inspections for all agency locations to ensure a safe environment and compliance with local, state, and federal safety rules and standards.
• Conducts, coordinates, or participates in safety committees, councils, and seminars.
• Supports the agency’s Insurance Manager and may oversee multiple lines of insurance.
• Supports the agency’s Workers' Compensation Coordinator.
• Monitors claims with the State Office of Risk Management (SORM).
• Serves as a liaison between regulatory local, state, and federal agencies.
• Partners with other state agencies to coordinate safety and security efforts.
• Oversees the publication of weekly and monthly information related to safety and health programs.
• Creates, tracks, and audits safety training through the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• May deploy to the State Operations Center during state emergencies.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and climb a ladder.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Position requires some in‑state travel (10–25%) with occasional overnight stays.

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Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category – Safety.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in Safety, Health, Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in the management…