Senior Specialist, Safety - (26-OSH-203000-034)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a Senior Specialist, Safety to establish and maintain comprehensive safety programs and deliver targeted safety training for DC Water personnel.

The role involves hazard assessment, incident investigation, and coordination with management to implement corrective actions, as well as after-hours emergency representation when required. Hybrid work format in the District of Columbia area.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in workplace health and safety programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety or nine years of related progressive experience in safety with GED.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices (OSHA, ANSI).
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and applicable software programs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains Accident Prevention and Comprehensive Safety Programs.
• Develops, manages, and delivers safety training for DC Water employees.
• Assesses hazards and recommends controls and PPE.
• Conducts facility and crew safety inspections and reports on performance.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Communication skills

PC/software skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene/Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

• Job Title: Senior Specialist, Safety
• Job Code: P0654
• Supervises Directly: No
• New or Revised: Revised
• Regular or At-Will: At-Will
• Date Last Revised: 8/25/2026
• Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Compensation Approval Signature:
• Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union
• Division: Administration
• Department: Occupational Safety-Central Administration
• Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range
• Cost Center Code: 203000
• Grade: NU17
• Essential Position: Yes
• Reports To: Manager, Safety Operations
• EEO Code: Professionals
• Work Format: Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Senior Specialist, Safety isresponsible for establishing and maintaining an Accident Prevention Program and Comprehensive Safety Program. Implements safety programs and develops, manages, and delivers safety training programs to DC Water employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assesses job hazards and recommends appropriate controls and/or personal protective equipment to mitigate hazards.
• Conducts facility and crew safety inspections to ensure compliance with DC Water Safety policies and procedures and reports on management and employee safety performance to Management and Operation Safety Manager.
• Investigates accidents/incidents to determine causes and works with management and employees to develop appropriate correction actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Prepares and distributes safety-related presentations such as bulletins, alerts, and articles.
• Provides safety oversight and direction to the Manager, Safety Operations regarding effective operation and compliance of DC Water’s Comprehensive Safety Program.
• Assesses work activities and develops customized safety training courses and curriculums for Authority personnel. Delivers training to Authority personnel and coordinates with Vendors.
• Works with the Safety Training Coordinator and Learning and Development Department to schedule safety training courses and tracks the completion of the courses.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the training by conducting field inspections to evaluate if the information is retained and utilized by the course attendees.
• Recommends the purchase or pilot programs for equipment and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Provides guidance on Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) compliance program.
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of the unit towards meeting goals and makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources.
• May be required to work after hours and or weekends as DC Water’s representative on the citywide emergency response team or as an Emergency Safety Officer for the Authority in the District of Columbia’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Operation Safety Manager, or Director, Occupational Safety & Health.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority, other government agencies and organizations, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of related progressive experience associated with workplace health and safety programs.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety from an accredited university or college or an equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED) and nine (9) years of related progressive experience associated with workplace health and safety programs.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
• Fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, statistics, mathematics, engineering mechanics, industrial processes, etc.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and applicable software programs.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Competent Person Trained

Required Languages

English

Physical Requirements

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to noise and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience

7 (seven) years of experience in safety technician role in wastewater or utilities

Field inspection experience

Safety Training experience

Preferred Education Requirements

N/A

Preferred Skills

Knowledgeable about Excavation, Confined Space, Fall Protection/ Prevention, Traffic Control, Focus 4, etc.

Preferred License & Certification

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
• Safety Management Professional (SMP)
• OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
• OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.”

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

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