Occupational Safety Specialist IV or V - Occupational Safety Division - Austin, TX

The Occupational Safety Division is seeking a professional Field Safety Specialist with a proactive mindset to join our team. As a forward-thinking individual, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for our employees in the field. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of safety policies, and best practices, and a focus on continuous improvement. If you are passionate about safety, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our workforce in the field, then we want to hear from you.

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• Occupational Safety Specialist IV - B23 Salary Range $80,421.00 - $99,658.00
• Occupational Safety Specialist V- B25 Salary Range $91,836.00 - $114,099.00

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Occupational Safety Specialist Iv:

Assists in implementing and monitoring the Department's safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational incidents, injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are handled at the occurrence and relayed to the supervisor and discussed in advance depending on the nature.

Occupational Safety Specialist V:

Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Department's safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational incidents, injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses. Employees at this level establish their own work plans and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are handled at the occurrence and relayed to the supervisor and discussed in advance depending on the nature.

Essential Duties:

Occupational Safety Specialist Iv:

• Advises, coordinates, and trains Department personnel in occupational safety and hazardous materials matters; conducts safety needs surveys; reports findings and evaluates follow-up actions, which focuses in field operations.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and monitoring programs or activities that promote employee safety and incident prevention.
• Assists in the development and/or review of specifications for the purchase of employee safety and hazardous materials items.
• Determines and analyzes reported incident frequency rates.
• Develops policies, procedures, guidelines, and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Identifies injury types, incident causes, and inspects work areas/activities to identify hazards; recommends preventive actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Performs industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and to minimize employee health risks/exposures.
• Prepares safety and hazardous materials information for publication.
• Represents the Department in a professional manner on occupational safety matters.
• Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects, and activities to executives, departmental staff, and/or at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Occupational Safety Specialist V:

All The Above And:

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. 
• Represents the Department with a high level of professionalism regarding occupational safety matters.
• Coordinates safety meetings; which usually involves planning topics for discussion, conducting, and coordinating schedules.
• Analyzes policies and operations, develops strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Occupational Safety Specialist Iv:

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years occupational safety, industrial hygiene or related work areas.
• 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.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Occupational Safety Specialist V:

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years occupational safety, industrial hygiene or related work areas.
• 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.
• Safety Impact Certificate
• Must have completed OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Construction and OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
• Must have one of the following professional safety designations : (1) Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC); (2 ) General Industry/Construction Industry Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO); (3) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or (4) equivalent training or certification as determined by the Occupational Safety Division (OCC).

Competencies:

Occupational Safety Specialist Iv:

Extensive Knowledge Of:

• Industrial hygiene methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Considerable knowledge of

Expert Skills In

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Proficient Skill In:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Other Attributes
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Occupational Safety Specialist V:

All The Above And:

• Training professional and technical staff
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

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)
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. 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.
• 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.

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

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