Safety Technician

Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a Safety Technician to represent the Public Works Department. The goal is to reduce injuries and illnesses by maintaining a safety management system and promoting personal safety across operations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field, or two years of related work experience, plus two years of safety training responsibilities and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety-related field.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Experience in public safety management or safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Safety Coordinator with implementing and maintaining a safety management system.
• Support safety training and incident investigations.

Skills

Safety management

Hazard identification

Safety principles

Education

Bachelor's in Safety

Job description

The City of Springfield is currently seeking a Safety Technician to represent the Public Works Department. The City's objective is to reduce the number of injuries and illnesses to an absolute minimum. The cost of accidents and injuries in lost productivity, medical expenses, and material replacement take away from the resources available to perform the City's primary missions. The Public Works Department strives to provide a safe working environment with all safety aids and protection necessary for personal safety. A successful candidate should possess a knowledge of safety management techniques, work-place safety hazards and safety principles. As a Safety Technician, you will assist the Department Safety Coordinator with implementing and maintaining a safety management system for the Public Works Department.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related area;

OR

• Two years of related work experience in a construction, maintenance, or repair area of work similar to that performed in Public Works/Environmental Services;

AND

• Two years of experience in public safety management or significant responsibilities administering safety training;
• Directly related corporate or public safety work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.