Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer

City of Midland; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland is seeking a Safety and Environmental Compliance professional to manage and improve the Citys safety programs. The role includes auditing facilities, investigating incidents, enforcing policies, and coordinating training for departments across the City.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in safety or a related field and possess a Texas driver's license. This on-site position reports to the Safety and Risk Manager and requires readiness to be on-call 24/7.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in safety and environmental compliance or related field.
• Valid Texas driver license.
• Experience in safety or environmental compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and administer environmental and safety programs.
• Develop and enforce environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Conduct audits of City facilities and observe site operations for policy adherence.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate work area assessments to identify hazardous conditions.
• Assist departments with training needs and safety practices.
• Maintain records and filing systems for safety programs.
• Instruct employees on safety regulations and MSDS management.
• Drive to various City locations to conduct investigations and provide on-site support.
• On-call 24/7; attendance is essential.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Read and interpret safety manuals

MS Word/Excel/databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/environmental compliance or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Facilitates safety training of employees; conducts incident and injury investigations; assists departments in maintaining environmental compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. This position reports directly to the Safety and Risk Manager.

The items below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the position change.

• Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering environmental and safety programs
• Develops, maintains, and enforces environmental, health, and safety policies
• Conducts periodic environmental, health, and safety audits in City of Midland facilities and site observations on City of Midland employees ensuring adherence to safety policies and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TXMUTCD)
• Conducts incident investigations, and ensures that corrective action is taken to prevent future incidents; communicates recommendations to relevant parties promptly
• Coordinates and conducts work area assessments and program evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous conditions and identify department program deficiencies
• Assists departments with specific training needs by scheduling outside training activities, and trains production departments on proper safety practices
• Develops, types, and files correspondence, and maintains the filing system; maintains complete and accurate records
• Instructs employees so as to maintain compliance with the Hazardous Communications Act, and administers the material safety data sheet (MSDS) online database
• Drives a motor vehicle to locations throughout the City to conduct investigations and on-site observations, provide support services to other departments, and transport employees for alcohol and drug testing
• On call 24/7
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, and move about a building, with the ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions and during varying hours.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Ability to be helpful and positively interact with other persons at all times
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (short writing sample required with application)
• Self-motivation and good problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret safety and environmental manuals and regulations
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent documented experience in safety and environmental compliance or related field
• Valid Texas driver license