Safety Specialist

City of Tucson; United States; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability

Pension Plan / 401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

The City of Tucson is seeking a Safety Specialist to support a safe work environment by partnering with internal departments for inspections, training, and compliance. You will investigate injuries, review procedures, and deliver trainings in both in-person and virtual formats.

Under the Safety & Health Loss Control Manager, you will maintain records, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to safety program enhancements across City departments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred OSHA certifications and safety training experience.

Responsabilités

• Conducts regular safety inspections of facilities, vehicles, and sites to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigates workplace injuries, near-misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Interprets and applies OSHA/Cal/OSHA regulations and reports violations as needed.
• Develops and delivers OSHA-compliant safety trainings in-person and virtually.
• Maintains records of trainings, inspections, investigations, and compliance activities; prepares management reports.
• Performs safety meetings and work practice observations; identifies improvement opportunities.

Connaissances

Safety inspections

Injury investigations

Safety training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Work practice observations

Formation

Associates degree

Outils

OSHA 510 certification

OSHA 501 certification

Description du poste

Position

Safety Specialist position at the City of Tucson's Business Services Department is responsible for supporting a safe and compliant work environment by partnering with internal departments to conduct occupational safety and health inspections, investigate workplace injuries, deliver trainings, perform job hazard assessments, ensure compliance, and facilitate safety meetings. Work is performed under the supervision of the Safety & Health Loss Control Manager. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts regular safety inspections, including facility, vehicle, and site assessments to identify unsafe conditions, ensure regulatory compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigates workplace injuries, near-misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Interprets and applies federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, Cal/OSHA), ensuring compliance and reporting violations as needed.
• Develops and delivers safety training programs for City departments in accordance with OSHA General Industry Standards and other regulations, using both in-person and virtual formats.
• Serves as a safety liaison by conducting work practice observations and studies.
• Recommends and implements improvements to enhance employee safety.
• Maintains accurate records of safety training, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance activities; prepares reports for management as required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in an office environment and in the field. Physical requirements: bending, climbing, crawling, standing and walking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements: shoes, glasses, traffic vest, hard hat, N95 and hearing protection. Occasional evening, weekend, and on-call work in response to safety incidents or operational needs. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training sessions, conferences, or to conduct inspections at remote City facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Three (3) years of directly related experience.
• A valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 510 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) certification.
• OSHA 501 (Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry) certification.
• Experience in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Safety, or Risk Management environments.
• Public Safety operations (e.g., fire, police, emergency services).
• Developing and delivering OSHA-compliant safety training to diverse employee groups.
• Facility, construction, and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Position Details

Job Profile: J0305 - Safety Specialist

Compensation Grade G106

Hourly Range $24.16 - 36.24 USD

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Exempt Position

Position Type: Regular Time

Full-time

Department: Business Services Department

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• Paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

ADA Accessibility

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 520-791-2619.

City Organization

The City of Tucson, founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1877, is a City Manager-led Mayor and Council government organization comprised of over 5,000 dedicated employees.

Community

The City of Tucson is recognized as a Top 20 Best City in America by Resonance Consultancy. Tucson, Arizona, is a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics. With a city population of more than 540,000 and a regional population of more than 1 million, Tucson has 330-plus days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. A small-town feel with big-city amenities complements its natural beauty. You can learn more about Tucson, Arizona, at Visit Tucson, Arizona.