Safety Specialist III

Snohomish County PUD; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holiday

Job summary

Attention Snohomish County PUD candidates: a Safety Specialist III is being recruited to support the District’s Accident Prevention Program. The role delivers training, conducts inspections, and helps develop safety initiatives while collaborating with staff and leadership to foster a robust safety culture.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field, four years in safety training/inspection, and relevant certifications; multiple pathways are outlined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field with four years in safety training, inspections, and/or program development.
• Or four years of customer service or project management plus four years in a safety role with training/inspection experience.
• Or eight years as a Journeyman Lineman/High Voltage Field with four years in a safety-related function.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of the District’s Accident Prevention Program.
• Deliver or assist with training, data collection, inspections, and safety program development.
• Collaborate with employees and managers to promote a strong safety culture.
• Lead projects and interact with regulatory agencies and the public on safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety training

Inspections

Program development

Safety culture promotion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

OSHA 500/501 or equivalent certification (within 12 months)

Job description

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This requisition is intended to hire a Safety Specialist III. The job descriptions outlines what is required at all levels of a Safety Specialist. Level III Safety Specialists are expected to do all duties of levels I and II, in addition to level III.

Please refer to the linked job description to see all the responsibilities, duties, working conditions etc required for this role.

Applicant review will beginon October 22, 2026, and selected candidates will be invited to move forward in the process. Applications will continue to be accepted through October 27, 2026, and additional candidates will be moved forward as needed. Final date for accepting applications may be extended depending on candidate pool received.

Job Definition

Performs safety support work under the direction of the Safety Manager, to assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the District’s Accident Prevention Program and promote a strong safety culture. Delivers or assists with training, data collection, inspections, and safety program development. Collaborates with and supports employees and managers, recognizing them as the primary drivers of the safety culture. Provides technical safety to employees and leaders, supports the District’s Accident Prevention Program, and promotes safety practices across the organization. May lead projects and work with regulatory agencies and the public on safety and health initiatives.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Safety Specialist is a bid position that requires successful completion of a joint collaborative interview. The interview team will be comprised of an equal number of management and Union members. Union members for the interview team will be by selection of the IBEW

Progression to all levels is not automatic but dependent upon time requirements and completion of training and orientation with demonstrated proficiency to perform additional Safety Specialist functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field, AND Four (4) years of experience working directly in a safety professional position providing safety related training, inspection, and/or program development, or as a level II;

OR

• Four (4) years of experience in customer service, project management, contract administration, or related, AND Four (4) years of experience working directly in a safety professional position providing safety related training, inspection, and/or program development, or as a level II;

OR

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or Journeyman Substation Wireman (or equivalent High Voltage Journey level electrical experience), including four (4) years of experience in a safety-related function (i.e. safety committee, safety chair, or related), or as a level II.

License, Certification, and/or Testing:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Completion of OSHA 500 or 501 or equivalent within 12 months of placement
• First Aid & CPR (within 6 months
• Completion of OSHA General Industry and Construction Specialist Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent within 12 months of placement
• Successful completion of District Train-the-Trainer within six (6) months from date of hire
• Safety Certifications: CUSP, CSP, CIH or equivalent accreditation within 12 months of placement or upon hire

You can find the full job description for this position, including responsibilities, additional qualifications, and working conditions on the following pages: Safety Specialist

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.

Snohomish County PUD #1is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Everett
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