Safety Officer; PCN Fairbanks

Safety Officer (PCN 252098) | Workplace Alaska

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

ATTENTION ALL Alaska Residents!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Northern Region Support Services is recruiting for a Safety Officer in Fairbanks!

The Northern Region Safety Officer leads and administers all regional health and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position serves as the region’s primary safety authority—overseeing compliance, training, accident reporting and investigations, MSHA coordination, hazardous materials management, and regulatory response—while providing technical guidance to leadership, field operations, and external agencies to protect employees, the public, and DOT&PF resources.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Incumbent must have knowledge in a myriad of subjects, each subject requires certification or approval from the approving agency:

• Professional Safety Officer either:
  Certified Safety Professional – American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), or Health and Safety, Inc (IBOEHS) First Aid/CPR/AED must be certified by Medic First Aid, Inc (current program) OSHA subjects must be certified and approved by OSHA, US Dept of Labor, as an OSHA Trainer.
• Fire Extinguisher inspections must be approved and licensed by State of Alaska, Division of Fire and Life Safety.
• AK Drivers’ License is recommended.

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