Safety Specialist III - Burlington or Limon

State of Colorado; Limon (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K / PERA

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety Specialist III to join the Region 4 Safety Work Unit, managing hazard identification, inspections, audits, and training. The role supports Region Northeastern Colorado operations and requires on-site work in Burlington or Limon with travel across the region.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis, and ongoing safety improvements for staff and the traveling public.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years in occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene.
• Primary focus in occupational safety for at least one year.
• Experience with hazard analyses and safety investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hazard identification and control programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and evaluations.
• Analyze accident and loss data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and technical guidance to staff.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Occupational safety

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Data analysis

Safety program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety-related field

Tools

SAP

Embark

GeoTab

GeoHub

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Information
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job
About The Work Unit
The Region 4 (Northeastern Colorado) Safety Work Unit manages regional and statewide employee safety programs. It also oversees safety operations for the state's public transportation infrastructure and facilities within the region.

About The Position
The Safety Specialist III will be based out of either Burlington or Limon depending on the selected candidate. Position will work with the Region's Occupational Safety and Health programs. This position will develop and maintain tracking systems for Region safety programs; perform safety inspections, audits, and evaluations; identify and document workplace hazards and corrective actions; evaluate hazard-control measures; track and support required safety training; and provide technical assistance related to Region safety initiatives.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Implement and maintain a program for identification of hazards evaluation and assessment of the probability and severity of loss events and accidents.
• Conduct hazard analyses and the subsequent interpretation and documentation of results for the RSO managers and employees.
• Conduct reviews of processes and operations for potential failure modes and their causes and effects.
• Review, compile, analyze, and interpret data from accident and loss prevention reports, along with other sources, regarding injuries, illnesses, and damage to determine causes and trends.
• Provides safety bulletins and other information for dissemination at meetings and via e-mail.
• Conduct field observations and workplace inspections to identify existing and potential safety hazards, unsafe work practices, and conditions that may contribute to employee injury, illness, property damage, or operational loss.
• Evaluate identified hazards using established safety standards, regulations, policies, and accepted safety practices; documents findings and assist in developing corrective actions or recommendations to reduce or eliminate exposure.
• Advise and educate others on hazard controls and hazard control programs;
• Serve on the Region Safety Committee and on the Region Accident Review Board;
• Implement and provide ongoing evaluation of hazard control methods and procedures, including PPE requirements, work practices, engineering controls, and administrative controls, to determine whether established measures are effectively reducing employee exposure and loss.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational safety and health laws, regulations, and standards in order to provide technical advice and support about compliance with occupational safety and health laws, regulations, and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• Position is 100% on-site in main office with regular travel to other CDOT work facilities.
• Travel required during work hours throughout Northeastern Colorado.
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only

• At least 6 years of experience related to occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene.
• At least 1 year of this experience must have a primary focus in occupational safety.

OR

Education And Experience

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 6 years.
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in occupational safety, safety science, industrial hygiene, industrial safety engineering, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Experience with a primary focus in occupational safety will be considered.

Please Note:
The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Safety Specialist and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Familiarity with the theories, principles, and best practices of occupational safety and health issues;
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, policies, and practices;
• Familiarity with physically demanding work involving heavy equipment and hand tools, and the associated safety hazards;
• Experience performing or assisting with safety and hazard analyses, conducting investigations, and developing recommendations to improve occupational safety;
• Experience preparing and delivering training and/or presentations;
• Working toward or have professional certification which may include OHST, CHST, CSP, or other safety-related certification
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, Embark, GeoTab, GeoHub, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

AS (SAP #50002233/PCR #67729)

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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