Safety Officer I or II - Abilene District Office

at  Texas Department of Transportation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL LEVELS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SAFETY OFFICER I:

Experience: NONE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SAFETY OFFICER II:

Experience: 1 YEAR Occupational safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL LEVELS:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, AND DOES NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS, MERIT AND BUSINESS NEED.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR SAFETY OFFICER I:

• Assists in coordinating/processing permits and licenses with applicable resource and regulatory agencies; assists in preparing and maintaining currency of Tier Two and Workplace Chemical Lists.
• Assists in preparing updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR SAFETY OFFICER II:

• 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.
• Assists or serves as the Substance Control Officer.
• Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
• Monitors compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.