Safety Officer I: Training, Audits & Compliance

NCDOT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Safety Officer I (NS) in Division 1 to administer safety initiatives, deliver training, and conduct audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The role demands strong analytical skills, familiarity with OSHA standards, and the ability to work across diverse field operations.

Responsibilities include hazard communication, maintaining records, coordinating division-wide safety meetings, incident investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field with related safety experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply per job posting requirements
• Experience developing, coordinating and presenting training programs on safety topics

Responsibilities

• Administer safety initiatives and deliver a wide range of safety training
• Conduct worksite, facility, and operational audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain accident and injury records; coordinate safety meetings and investigations; track corrective actions

Skills

Safety training

MUTCD knowledge

Analytical skills

OSHA standards

CDL laws

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management

Tools

Access database

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Safety Officer I (NS) in Division 1 to administer safety initiatives, deliver training, and conduct audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The role demands strong analytical skills, familiarity with OSHA standards, and the ability to work across diverse field operations.

Responsibilities include hazard communication, maintaining records, coordinating division-wide safety meetings, incident investigations, and