Safety Training & Compliance Officer I

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety Officer I to support the Division’s safety program by administering safety initiatives, delivering training, and conducting audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The role coordinates division-wide safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective actions, maintains records, and contributes to safety campaigns.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State, Federal, and OSHA Safety and Health standards.
• Experience developing, coordinating and presenting training programs on safety topics.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions or acts and determine corrective action.
• Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation Act and OSHA regulations.
• Experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and laws.

Responsibilities

• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Traverse uneven and difficult terrain.
• Operate motor vehicle safely in all kinds of weather.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Develop and deliver safety training to large groups.
• Deep knowledge of MUTCD requirements and field application.

Skills

OSHA standards

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access)

Job description

North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Safety Officer I to support the Division’s safety program by administering safety initiatives, delivering training, and conducting audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. The role coordinates division-wide safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective actions, maintains records, and contributes to safety campaigns.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field and at least one year of