Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

Job Description:

Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

Description

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 or Certifications:

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

Notes to Applicants
The Human Resources Department works to position the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient and collaborative strategic partnerships. We support and develop a high performing and diverse workforce that fosters a healthy, safe, respectful and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments, and the community.

Position Overview:


This position will help oversee insurance safety programs, develop and implement minimum safety program standards for City construction contractors, conduct audits for compliance with program requirements, and provide consultation and training.

This position will support the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program’s ( ROCIP ) City construction contractor safety program, with a specific focus on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s ( AUS ) Expansion and Redevelopment Program ( AEDP ).

The role will regularly conduct City ROCIP construction site inspections to enforce safety policies and procedures, provide corrective options for unsafe practices and conditions, and monitor construction contractor compliance. It will also consult with the ROCIP safety team, City departments, and construction contractors on a variety of occupational health and safety (OH&S) program issues, evaluate accident statistics, define performance target goals, and monitor progress toward achieving those goals. Additionally, the position will prepare and provide training on a range of construction safety topics and ROCIP program procedures.

This position will also coordinate and oversee onsite loss engineering visits conducted by the Citywide Property Insurance carrier, consulting with City departments to ensure timely responses and corrective actions, establish best practices, monitor compliance, and provide data-driven results to departments. Additionally, the role will assist with accident and claims investigations and consult with involved parties.

This position will operate out of both Austin Bergstrom International Airport ( AUS ), located at 3201-A Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719, and the Human Resources Department, located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas, 78704.

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 ) 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.

Additional Information:

When completing the City of Austin employment application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• Responses to the supplemental questions are used for initial screening.

Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

If you are selected 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/institution.
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Criminal history records check


The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71

Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules must be at least 50% hybrid in the office within a two (2) week period and are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Job Close Date 05/15/2025 Type of Posting External Department Human Resources Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Various City Facilities Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Construction safety experience
• Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• OSHA 10/30 Hour Construction Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• OSHA 10/30 Hour Authorized Construction Safety Trainer or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• OSHA Trench and Excavation Safety Certificate or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• OSHA Permit Required and Confined Space Safety Certificate or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Experience conducting safety training
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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- Supervision 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.

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 & Safety Consultant position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C 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

* Have you completed the Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certifications?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have an OSHA 10/30 Hour Construction Certification?

• Yes
• No

* Are you an OSHA 10/30 Hour Authorized Construction Safety Trainer?

• Yes
• No

* Do you hold an OSHA Trench and Excavation Safety Certificate?

• Yes
• No

* Do you hold an OSHA Permit Required and Confined Space Safety Certificate?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience working with excavation and trench safety.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing compliance with OSHA and other safety standards and requirements within the construction industry.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in developing safety training and educational programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the statement that best describes your English/Spanish bilingual ability:

• Speaks both English and Spanish fluently.
• Speaks some Spanish
• Understands some Spanish
• Fluent in English only
• Fluent in Spanish Only

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. 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 Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

Optional & Required Documents

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