Safety & Health Specialist: Inspections & Training

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety and Health Division within the Human Resources Department. The role focuses on administering health and safety programs, conducting inspections, and providing training and guidance to city employees in accordance with OSHA and state regulations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in safety/industrial hygiene, OSHA 10-hour, three years of related safety experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or other physical sciences, AND;
• Three (3) years of related work experience in safety and health disciplines OR five (5) years of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• OSHA 10-hour basic safety training for general industry or construction
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Proficiency using Microsoft office applications, online learning management programs, and organizational data management

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections in all workplace environments, including municipal infrastructure repair, maintenance, construction, and renovation projects.
• Conduct in-person occupational safety, in-service and refresher training for various city workgroups.
• Conduct CPR/First Aid training.
• Assist in the investigation of workplace injuries, accidents, and near-miss incidents.
• Assist with the development and enforcement of occupational safety programs and procedures.
• Assist with the administration of DOT drug and alcohol testing programs for employees in safety sensitive positions.
• Manage city-wide inventory of safety supplies.
• Act as an interdepartmental liaison and subject matter expert for occupational safety and health issues.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and apply hazard control methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Safety training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or other physical sciences

OSHA 10-hour basic safety training for general industry or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning management programs

Organizational data management

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety and Health Division within the Human Resources Department. The role focuses on administering health and safety programs, conducting inspections, and providing training and guidance to city employees in accordance with OSHA and state regulations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in safety/industrial hygiene, OSHA 10-hour, three years of related safety experience, and a valid driver’s license.