Safety Officer I: Train, Audit & Elevate Highway Safety

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety Officer I (NS) to administer the division's safety initiatives, deliver training, and perform comprehensive audits to ensure regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with division leaders to promote safe practices across field operations.

Responsibilities include hazard analysis, incident investigations, and training coordination, with strong emphasis on data trends and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field and at least 1 year of safety and health experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing, coordinating and presenting training programs on safety topics.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workers' compensation basics.

Responsibilities

• Administer safety initiatives across the division and conduct audits to identify hazards.
• Deliver safety training to large groups and coordinate division-wide safety meetings.
• Maintain accident and injury records and assist with incident investigations.
• Promote a safe working environment across diverse field operations.

Skills

Safety training

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety Officer I (NS) to administer the division's safety initiatives, deliver training, and perform comprehensive audits to ensure regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with division leaders to promote safe practices across field operations.

Responsibilities include hazard analysis, incident investigations, and training coordination, with strong emphasis on data trends and corrective actions.