Safety Officer ,II, or III - Tyler District

Position: Safety Officer I,II, or III - Tyler District

Safety Officer I, II, or III – Tyler District

Join to apply for the Safety Officer I, II, or III – Tyler District role at Texas Department of Transportation.

Essential Duties Essential Duties for Safety Officer I

• Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.
• Inspects equipment and work areas.
• Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes, recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Monitors workers' compensation records.
• Plans, schedules and assists with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains applicable training records.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties for Safety Officer II

• In addition to Safety Officer I duties, processes damage property claims and/or assists with tort claims and open records requests.
• Monitors compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
• Answers safety-related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Performs industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and to minimize employee health risks/exposures.

Essential Duties for Safety Officer III

• In addition to Safety Officer I and II duties, maintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develops local policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
• Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
• Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Processes damage property claims and/or assists with tort claims and open records requests.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree on a year‑per‑year basis.

Experience

• Safety Officer I:
  None.
• Safety Officer II: 1 year occupational safety, industrial hygiene or related work areas.
• Safety Officer III: 2 years in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or other safety‑related work activities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license; position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Officer III must have or obtain within one year one of the following professional safety designations:
  Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC);
  General Industry/Construction Industry Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health Officer (CSHO);
  Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST);
  Associate Safety Professional (ASP);
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP); or equivalent training or certification as determined by the Occupational Safety Division.

Competencies for Safety Officer I

Some Knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
• Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities.

Proficient Skill in:

• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• The use of audio‑visual equipment.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Some Skill in:

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information.

Other Attributes:

• Collaborates and…