Safety Specialist

The Town of Apex; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

NC401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The Town of Apex is seeking a Safety Specialist to support safety programs, lead training, coordinate health efforts, and oversee OSHA compliance. This role blends field work and program administration to foster a safe environment for all Town employees.

You will administer safety and risk activities within the Human Resources team, reporting to the Safety & Risk Manager, and collaborate on accident investigations and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience in safety preferred.
• At least 1 year experience working in workplace safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers safety and risk programs and supports Safety and Risk Manager.
• Coordinates occupational health efforts, training, and awareness initiatives.
• Oversees OSHA reporting and compliance, and workers’ compensation matters.
• Coordinates drug testing and on-site safety activities as needed.
• Investigates accidents and recommends corrective actions.

Skills

Workplace safety programs

OSHA compliance

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industrial safety or related field

Job description

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: Safety Specialist

EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE:

$67,228 - 82,353 (Full salary range $67,228.51 - 104,184.91)

WORKLOCATION:

73 Hunter Street, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE:

M-F 8:00 - 5:00, This position may be required to work some evening or weekend hours. Due to the nature of the work assignments, this position will require in-person work a minimum of four days per week (up to one day per week remotely).

POSTINGCLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled, with priority consideration given to those applications received before October 30th.

Please note: Resumes and Cover Letters are required

Bring your passion for workplace safety and employee well‑being to the Town of Apex! As a Human Resources Safety Specialist, you’ll support safety programs, lead training and awareness initiatives, coordinate occupational health efforts, oversee accident investigations, manage OSHA compliance, and assist with workers’ compensation and drug‑testing programs. This role blends hands‑on field work, employee engagement, and program administration to help foster a safe, compliant, and supportive environment for all Town employees.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Safety Specialist is a member of the Human Resources team, reporting to the Safety & Risk Manager. Primary responsibilities involve administering various aspects of the Town’s safety & risk programs, and providing program support to the Safety and Risk Manager.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Assists the Safety & Risk Manager in researching safety and health issues; discusses with departments and assists with development of written plans, policies, and process documentation; provides recommendations to Safety & Risk Manager.
• Assists the Safety & Risk Manager with occupational health programs; coordinates on‑site hearing tests, hepatitis B shots, IH monitoring of work sites and processes, noise level sampling, random drug testing, and ergonomic assessments.
• Administers accident investigation process; reviews all accident reports written by the supervisors; recommends corrective action to Safety & Risk Manager when appropriate; coordinates with other staff.
• Manages and develops the safety awareness program; develops and delivers information to employees on many subjects each month through monthly employee newsletter and in‑person and virtual employee education and engagement activities; tracks attendance.
• Assists the Safety & Risk Manager with safety training programs; develops training materials, gathers supplemental information; conducts training sessions; assists departmental employees with becoming trainers for specific topics.
• Assists the Safety & Risk Manager with inspecting facilities and equipment; recommends corrective action and writes reports.
• Participates in safety‑related committees; develops agendas, coordinates meetings, researches issues.
• Oversees OSHA reporting- maintains 300 log for each recordable accident; 300A end of year summary for each building (compile and distribute); respond to OSHA Surveys (2)-NCDOL and BLS; schedule OSHA Consultative Services; meet OSHA Compliance if on site; prepare responses for Compliance or Consultative services.
• Provides support to Workers Comp program – creates and files Form 19s; communicates with employees and workers comp adjusters and case managers for specialist care, locates light duty assignments, sends time sheets to adjuster; sends Form 18 and workers comp info to injured employee; coordinates with HR for FMLA leave time; attends mediations when necessary. Maintains detailed timeline of events from date of injury to return to full duty.
• Administers the Town’s Drivers License program – serves as FMCSA Clearinghouse Administrator, conducts clearing house queries (pre‑employment and annual for all drivers); manages NC DOT TNS system; coordinates drug and alcohol policy training for all new CDL drivers.
• Administers the Town’s Drug Testing program in accordance with Town policy – coordinates and schedules testing for pre‑employment, CDL and CLP, as well as Safety Sensitive‑monthly testing; communicates monthly with TPA and provides up‑to‑date lists for random testing of CDL and Safety Sensitive employees; schedules location for testing; contacts supervisors and provides instructions for sending employees for testing; provides required notices to employees.
• Receives and files Property and Liability claims.
• Ensures timely processing of Safety & Risk related invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT SETSYOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience that is equivalent (in industrial safety or related field preferred) and one (1) year experience working in workplace safety programs.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE

GET TO KNOW APEX:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full‑time employees and over 125 part‑time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department – with the support and confidence of Town leadership – is committed to providing best‑in‑class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

• Free or low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGER S)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP INMIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug test, post‑offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.