Senior Safety Consultant

Job Description:

Senior Safety Consultant

Description

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for a Senior Safety Consultant to provide support to the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities. This position reports to the Enterprise Safety Manager, Field Operations Division in the office of Health and Safety. The Senior Safety Consultant will work with the safety team and field operations to build and manage a comprehensive employee safety and risk reduction program. This position will be responsible for large city project implementation. The areas of focus will include, safety policies, procedures and training. This position will also be responsible for trend and data analysis for all City and Tacoma Public Utility Departments. The Senior Safety Consultant will coordinate, consult, create, facilitate, and administer safety programs and trainings Citywide. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, result driven professional, who will serve a key role in securing and maintaining the City of Tacoma’s vision to reduce the severity and number of injuries and vehicle incidents.

The Senior Safety Consultant will work to build and implement comprehensive employee safety program, and related programs, practices and committees to include the areas of safety, incident prevention, incident investigation, equipment training, safety and training materials and programs, procedures analysis, trend analysis, equipment modification studies, and project management

The Senior Safety Consultant will be responsible for supporting and monitoring workplace activities for City of Tacoma employees to ensure that all staff is provided a safe working environment. They will be part of a wider community of safety professionals within the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers to bring awareness of current safety programs, processes and training; seek employee involvement at all levels to report potential hazards.
• Develop and execute health and safety programs in the workplace according to local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) legal guidelines.
• Conduct/Evaluate quality training and presentations to maintain a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by conducting site and operations audits.
• Understanding of basic industrial hygiene practices
• Inspect equipment and machinery to mitigate possible unsafe conditions.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Develop and deliver presentations on health and safety, issues to all levels of the organization including executive leadership.
• Work with departments and their leadership to ensure staff receives safety training that is designed to meet the needs of the specific workgroups.
• Develop or procure appropriate training materials, equipment, and services to meet the training needs.
• Drive to job sites within a 100-mile radius and conduct thorough worksite evaluations and facility inspections.
• Oversee and or conduct incident investigations to provide analysis on risk metrics and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is mostly performed in a field environment with travel to various departments and utility sites across the region. Occasionally requires work to be performed in a semi-hazardous area or exposure to outdoor elements. The position may handle, or be exposed to moderate risk in different working environments.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in safety or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
4 years of experience administering health, safety, risk or loss prevention programs

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License
Some positions may require additional licenses and certifications.

Knowledge & Skills

Industry Expertise:
The Senior Safety Consultant will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety to all City of Tacoma employees and to formulate short- and long-term incident prevention plans for reducing the frequency and severity of work-related injuries and employee safety. The Senior Safety Consultant must possess an in-depth understanding of federal, state, and local regulations as it relates to safety and be experienced in developing and conducting hazard assessments and safety audits.

Experience:
Implementing environmental safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.Implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of incidents and occupational illnesses.Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify new potential hazards.Training of employees, supervisors, managers, or other safety personnel in occupational health subjects. Leadership Skills:
Demonstrated experience -
Leading as a change agent to embrace and implement new processes.Working collaboratively and establishing rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Developing innovative and effective solutions for complex issues.Accepting challenges, exercising good judgment, and taking appropriate risks. Business Acumen:
Demonstrated experience -
Leading as a successful business administrator in an ethical and customer focused manner.Making sound business decisions based on limited and complex information and ethical principles.Identifying opportunities for continued improvements; using innovating and integrating new approaches in solving problems.Addressing and effectively solving organizational concerns/issues. Demonstrating strong analytical skills including the knowledge of basic statistical and risk metric principles.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Communication/Diplomacy/Teamwork/Customer Focus:
Demonstrated experience -
Collaborating, presenting, and discussing information with various audiences including department heads, other safety professionals, stakeholders, and other internal customers.Providing persuasive, confidence-inducing and well-organized oral presentations.Writing succinct, informative, and clear communications.Understanding and meeting the needs of customers from varied departments and translating the voice of the customer into business improvements.Providing a high level of customer orientation and effective interpersonal skills with extensive interactions and collaboration with department heads, staff, and other internal customers.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Additional Preferred Competencies:
Professional Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health & Safety Manager (CSHM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Associate Safety Professional (AASP) or other safety related certification from a nationally recognized organization.Experience with utilities safety management systems.Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.Broad experience in administering a comprehensive safety and loss control program for a large entity.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes academic and/or work experience and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.)

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 7/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$95,409.60 - $134,368.00 Annually