Regional Health & Safety Specialist

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health and Safety Technical Specialist role at Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is based in Knox County, Knoxville, TN. It involves delivering safety training, coordinating campaigns, and evaluating PPE usage to promote a safety-first culture across TDOT Regions.

The position supports TDOT Region/District safety programs with hands-on engagement, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, reporting to the Safety and Facilities Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field as outlined in the position description.
• TDOT Technical Specialist I, II, III levels require related competency.
• Within 6 months, mastery of work competencies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and document safety-related data.
• Assist in planning safety drills and emergency action plans.
• Coordinate training records and regulatory compliance responses.

Skills

Transportation principles

Contract development

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Reading project plans

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Health and Safety Technical Specialist role at Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is based in Knox County, Knoxville, TN. It involves delivering safety training, coordinating campaigns, and evaluating PPE usage to promote a safety-first culture across TDOT Regions.

The position supports TDOT Region/District safety programs with hands-on engagement, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, reporting to the Safety and Facilities Team Lead.