Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. Job Location: Kansas City District Office, 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO
This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $64,567.92, and a senior starting salary of $69,733.44. Why you’ll love this position: The safety specialist provides entry-level professional support for safety programs and processes. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our
CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.
- Conducts safety, security and wellness training/coaching to personnel. This may include individual, small group or large audiences in addition to annual meetings such as Stand Up for Safety Day, Safety Stand Downs and special safety topics.
- Investigates injuries, crashes, damaged tools and equipment and completes thorough, accurate and timely reports. This includes evaluating facts, reviewing procedures, and making recommendations to prevent incidents and injuries. Assists with developing urgent Safety Minute bulletins.
- Conducts annual inspections of MoDOT facilities and completes related reports.
- Serves as a resource to provide guidance, safety policy interpretation, answer questions and assists with review of job safety, including the review of annual innovations challenge for safety issues.
- Serves on safety and health committees and attend meetings on behalf of the District Safety and Health Manager. This includes organizing and running weekly safety review meetings with district leadership.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree: Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or related field.
Special Working Conditions: - Job requires frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.
- Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
- Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
