Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - Austin Human Resources

Job Description:

Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - Austin Human Resources

Description

About This Position

The City of Austin Human Resources Department is committed to supporting the City’s vision of being an employer of choice by building strong partnerships and fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment for employees, departments, and the community.

We are seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to support citywide insurance and safety programs, including the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP). In this role, you will develop safety standards, conduct audits and inspections, deliver training, and collaborate with departments and contractors to ensure compliance and promote a culture of workplace safety.

If you are passionate about occupational health and safety, we encourage you to apply and help us advance a safer, more resilient Austin.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, develops, administers, and implements corporate citywide occupational health and safety programs.

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.

• Develops and recommends Citywide Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and standards or changes to existing standards.
  
• Consults with departmental safety personnel in the implementation of safety programs, consulting services, analysis, problem solving, and corrective action plans.
  
• Monitors federal and state Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations applicable to the City and assists in developing safety standards and recommending the implementation of programs to ensure City departments are in compliance with all regulations.
  
• Coordinates inspections, investigations and other OH&S activities with departmental safety personnel.
  
• Evaluates City accident statistics and defines target goals for performance and monitors for achievement of goals; recommends long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives designed to meet established goals.
  
• Develops and implements processes, methods and tools designed to measure, evaluate, and monitor departmental safety performance.
  
• Designs, prepares, analyzes and distributes safety data and statistical reports concerning accidents, trends and solutions to work related problems to all city departments and executive management.
  
• Investigates and enforces construction work sites to ensure policy and procedure is being followed.
  
• Provides feedback on site visits to contractors and consultants.
  
• Investigates accidents and claims and consult with all parties involved.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May train and lead others.
  
• May conduct safety orientation for contractors and consultants
  

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 in the fields of safety compliance and auditing.
  
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and applicable standards such as EPA, OSHA.
  
• NIOSH that affect employee and environmental health and safety.
  
• Knowledge of technical expertise in analyzing numerical and claims data and industry performance measures such as Loss Time Injury Rates, Frequency Rates, and OSHA 200 Recordable Rates.
  
• Knowledge of OH&S systems and industry "best practices".
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to compose and present reports to all levels of management.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety programs.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Occupational or Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a safety-related field, and
  
• 4 years of experience in the Occupational Health & Safety field.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Construction Safety
  
• Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
  
• OSHA safety certifications, such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction, OSHA 510, OSHA Trench and Excavation Safety, or OSHA Permit-Required and Confined Space Safety, or the ability to obtain one or more within six months of employment.
  
• Experience communicating safety concerns to contractors and personnel at all levels.
  
• Experience conducting safety training
  
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to support citywide insurance safety programs and key components of the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP). While ROCIP is an important part of this role, the position also focuses heavily on broader safety initiatives across City departments, facilities, and construction projects.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and implement safety standards for City departments and contractors.
  
• Conduct audits, inspections, and loss control visits with brokers and insurance carriers, providing actionable feedback.
  
• Support ROCIP by partnering with departments and contractors to resolve safety concerns and set performance goals.
  
• Deliver safety orientations and general training for ROCIP and City property preservation efforts.
  
• Monitor accident trends, recommend corrective actions, and promote best practices.
  
• Perform and support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations.
  
• Communicate safety expectations and requirements through stakeholder meetings and presentations.
  

This is an opportunity to strengthen workplace safety and resilience across Austin. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety and thrive in collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range: $71,630.00 - $90,980.00 annually

Office Location:

One Texas Center

505 Barton Spring Rd., Ste. 600

Austin, TX 78704

Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/teleworking options are available, but the position requires a minimum of 40% per week in the office standard after the initial probationary period.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Driver 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) requirements. 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.

When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed and complete City of Austin application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Be thorough and list all relevant experience, including supervisory and/or leadership roles. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews, and the starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

• While you may include a resume or cover letter, the information on your employment application will be the primary basis for interview qualification and compensation decisions.
  
• Please detail all previous employment you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications, including job titles and employment dates.
  
• A cover letter and/or resume will NOT replace a complete employment application. Do not use phrases like “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Ensure the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections are complete; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  

Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.

If you are selected to interview:

• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution, as well as proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
  
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

Background Check:

A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

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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.

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Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-19