Temporary - Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Senior

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
The City of Austin’s Building Services Department is looking for a proactive and safety-driven professional to lead our Occupational Safety Program. In this dynamic role, you’ll take charge of creating and managing safety initiatives, conducting workplace inspections, leading training sessions, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. You’ll play a key role in preventing workplace incidents and fostering a culture of safety across the department. We’re seeking someone who’s detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and passionate about keeping people safe. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses.

Military / Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Criminal Background Investigation:
This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

This is a full time, forty (40) hour per week position.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

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Working with Building Services provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$30.70 - $38.37
Hours
Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Close Date 04/28/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 411 Chicon St., Austin, TX, 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Safety Management, Risk Management, Incident/Accident Investigations, Industrial Safety, Maintenance/construction safety programs.
• OSHA Experience and training to include OSHA 300 ( OSHA Recordkeeping), OSHA 500 (Construction) experience or certifications or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience creating a proactive safety culture through training staff, behavioral safety, hazard recognition and mechanical safety.
• Experience with electrical safety including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash Protection.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Bears responsibility for the implementation of the safety program and assists in the development of the safety program by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, work processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions. Establishes standards and procedures to ensure compliance with required government occupational safety regulations, internal City or departmental safety policies, or operational needs related to specific job conditions. Conducts safety meetings and presents safety topics to employees; prepares and maintains training materials, presentations, and related safety program documentation. Provides, as necessary, training to managers and others on occupational safety issues. Administers, develops, and reviews departmental occupational safety plans and investigates work-related accidents according to designated procedures. Identifies trends and prepares recommendations for new or modified occupational safety programs to reduce or prevent accidents. Assists in auditing compliance with Federal, State, and Local occupational safety regulations. Develops and writes departmental safety policies and procedures. Coordinates department-wide safety drills, orientation of new employees, or other safety program events; and maintains communication with internal customers and other agencies to support the safety function. Collaborates and participates on teams with safety, technical, management, and other stakeholders. Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic training and learning principles.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in investigative analysis.
• Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
• Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to deliver training.
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in occupational health and safety programs.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Senior require: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in Safety Management, Risk Management, Incident/Accident Investigations, Industrial Safety, and/or Maintenance/Construction Safety?

• No experience
• 0 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 7 years
• More than 7 years

* Do you have OSHA Experience and training to include OSHA 300 (OSHA Recordkeeping), OSHA 500 (Construction) experience or certifications or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

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