Safety Officer IV or V - Fleet Operations Division at Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation · Austin, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Austin
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Oversees the Fleet Operations Division safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
Safety Officer IV
- Maintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the division; develops local policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Monitors compliance with material safety data sheets (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
- Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
- Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.
- Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- 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 administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains training records.
- Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Safety Officer V
All of the above, and
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Performs industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and to minimize employee health risks/exposures.
- Provides safety information for bulleting boards and employees.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health or closely related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Safety Officer IV
3 years of experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or safety related work activities.
Safety Officer V
4 years of experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or safety related work activities.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have OR obtain within one year from date of employment, one of the following professional safety designations:
- Safety Officer V
- Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC)
- General Industry/Construction Industry Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health and Health Official (CSHO)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Equivalent training or certification as determined by the Occupational Safety Division (OCC)
- Safety Officer V
Requires completion of OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Construction and OSHA501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
Competencies:
Safety Officer IV
- Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
- Industrial hygiene methods
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
- Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
- Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
- Developing and giving presentations
- Investigative practices and procedures
- Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
- Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Safety Officer V
All of the above, and
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- 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
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
*Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
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