Senior Occupational Safety & Compliance Leader

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin's Animal Center seeks an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Sr. to develop and lead the Animal Services Safety Program, delivering safety training, drills, and orientation for new staff. The role also conducts hazard assessments and maintains safety policies.

Responsibilities include investigations, trend analysis, and writing procedures, while coordinating audits and safety drills to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace for employees and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience; substitutions allowed for education.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, policies, and incident investigations.
• Strong training and presentation skills; ability to deliver safety training to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Animal Services safety program and policies.
• Lead safety trainings and safety meetings for staff.
• Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.

Skills

Safety regulations

Training delivery

Accident investigation

Data analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Driver safety

Project coordination

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Office software

Computers and related software

Job description

The City of Austin's Animal Center seeks an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Sr. to develop and lead the Animal Services Safety Program, delivering safety training, drills, and orientation for new staff. The role also conducts hazard assessments and maintains safety policies.

Responsibilities include investigations, trend analysis, and writing procedures, while coordinating audits and safety drills to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace for employees and the public.