Emergency Preparedness & Safety Specialist

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

12 paid holidays & vacation

PPE provided

Job summary

Washington State Department of Agriculture in Olympia, WA is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist 2 to oversee statewide emergency preparedness, OSHA and WISHA compliance, and safety initiatives within the Enterprise Risk Management Division.

The role coordinates with state/federal agencies, develops plans, and leads training, PPE programs, and incident response. Salary range $67,704–$88,788 annually, based in Olympia.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid WA State driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, natural science, business or public administration, education or allied field.
• Three years of professional experience in occupational safety and health.
• A master’s degree may substitute for two of the three years of experience; equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, implement, and sustain an internal emergency preparedness program for the agency.
• Develop and administer critical emergency preparedness functions and procedures.
• Oversee and sustain a functional Emergency preparedness program.
• Coordinate and direct the agency ID card program.
• Provide quality emergency preparedness updates.
• Implement active communication and educational materials.
• Ensure a safe workplace and conduct site visits.
• Provide expert PPE advice and guidance.
• Maintain department-wide emergency plans, evacuations, and SOPs.
• Coordinate weather and disaster notifications to leadership as needed.
• Research state and federal rules and provide technical support for emergency programs.
• Oversee WSDA Emergency Operations Center when requested.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health

Master's degree in occupational safety and health/related field (substitution for experience)

Three years of professional experience in occupational safety and health

Job description

Washington State Department of Agriculture in Olympia, WA is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist 2 to oversee statewide emergency preparedness, OSHA and WISHA compliance, and safety initiatives within the Enterprise Risk Management Division.

The role coordinates with state/federal agencies, develops plans, and leads training, PPE programs, and incident response. Salary range $67,704–$88,788 annually, based in Olympia.