Temporary - Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Senior

Job Description:

Temporary - Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Senior

Description

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• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction, develops, administers, and implements the departmental occupational safety program.

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.

• Bears responsibility for the implementation of the safety program and assists in the development of the safety program by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, work processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
  
• Establishes standards and procedures to ensure compliance with required government occupational safety regulations, internal City or departmental safety policies, or operational needs related to specific job conditions.
  
• Conducts safety meetings and presents safety topics to employees; prepares and maintains training materials, presentations, and related safety program documentation.
  
• Provides, as necessary, training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.
  
• Administers, develops, and reviews departmental occupational safety plans and investigates work-related accidents according to designated procedures.
  
• Identifies trends and prepares recommendations for new or modified occupational safety programs to reduce or prevent accidents.
  
• Assists in auditing compliance with Federal, State, and Local occupational safety regulations.
  
• Develops and writes departmental safety policies and procedures.
  
• Coordinates department-wide safety drills, orientation of new employees, or other safety program events; and maintains communication with internal customers and other agencies to support the safety function.
  
• Collaborates and participates on teams with safety, technical, management, and other stakeholders.
  
• Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  

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 of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
  
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of basic training and learning principles.
  
• Skill in oral and written communications.
  
• 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.
  
• Skill in investigative analysis.
  
• Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
  
• Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to deliver training.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in occupational health and safety programs.
  
• Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions.
  
• 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 with major coursework in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization.
  
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification(s) in occupational health and safety (CSP, ASP, OHST, ASC, Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  
• Experience conducting technical safety and safety awareness training programs for department employees.
  
• Experience reviewing departmental occupational safety plans and investigating work-related accidents according to Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing Occupational Safety.
  
• Experience in Fleet Management, Supply Chain/Inventory Management, Occupational Health, and Safety Programs.
  
• Strong written and organizational skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
• Experience using 2-way/multi-channel radios.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Development Services (ADS) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

Position Overview:

ADS is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Sr (TEMP) to administer safety and health programs to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce workplace risks. The role provides technical support, training, and program oversight to promote a safe work environment.

Location:

6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $31.39 - $39.24 per hour

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.
  

Post Interview Verification:

• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD-HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate.
  
• Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
  

Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas driver license within thirty (30) days of hire. 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.

Critical Employee: Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-30