Senior Safety Specialist – Field Inspections & Compliance

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

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.