Dallas District Safety Officer I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑TI

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Dallas District Safety Officer I or II to support safety programs, coordinate safety meetings, and partner with employees and leaders to drive a culture of safety on Texas roadways.

The role involves planning, conducting, and documenting safety activities, with paid yearly salary ranges based on the Officer I or II level. Excellent team engagement and safety leadership are expected in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may apply by year-for-year experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers safety-related inquiries from the public.
• Coordinates safety meetings; planning, scheduling, and providing materials.
• Inspects equipment and work areas.
• Investigates accidents, prepares reports, and maintains records; recommends actions.
• Plans and administers safety training, including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, and fleet safety; maintains records.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Training

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety

Job description

Job Description

Dallas District Safety Officer I or II (2602961)

Position Information

Join the Dallas District team and help drive TxDOT’s top priority: safety. As a Safety Officer I or II, you will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture by supporting daily safety meetings, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, coordinating safety recognition programs, and partnering with employees and leaders both in the office and in the field. If you're passionate about workplace safety, team engagement, and making a difference on Texas roadways, this is your opportunity to help advance TxDOT’s mission of achieving zero incidents, zero injuries, zero lost time, and zero fatalities.

Position Title

Dallas District Safety Officer I or II (2602961)

Salary Grade/Range

Safety Officer I B17: $42,976 - $64,469 annually

Safety Officer II B19: $48,244 - $76,028 annually

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.

Minimum Salary

42,976.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Dallas District Headquarters 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80 Mesquite 75150

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : 10 hours shifts: 6am to 4:30pm Monday - Thursday or 6am to 4:30 pm Tuesday - Friday

Location Flexibility

Required to report to Dallas District every morning

Benefits and Perks

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

Safety Officer I

Assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Answers safety-related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.
• Inspects equipment and work areas.
• Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes, recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Plans, schedules and assists with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains applicable training records.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Safety Officer II

Oversees or assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
• Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
• Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations
• Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains training records.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Safety Officer I or II: 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

Safety Officer I: No experience required

Safety Officer II: 1 YEAR Occupational safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Safety Officer I and II

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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
• Must be able to report for duty during inclement weather to support district employees during emergency response.
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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.

Job

Occupational Safety

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

State Job Title/s : Safety Officer I/Safety Officer II State Job Code/s : 2730/2731

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.

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.