Transportation Health & Safety Specialist

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health and Safety Technical Specialist at Tennessee Department of Transportation in Nashville works in a team to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs for Region/District employees. The role delivers safety training, coordinates safety campaigns, and assesses PPE use.

Collaborates with regional teams to apply safety protocols, provide training support, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed structure; reports to Safety and Facilities Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field as outlined in the position description.
• Progression: TDOT Technical Specialist I/II/III levels with increasing education/experience requirements.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and document incidents to support safety metrics.
• Assist in developing and distributing safety plans and PPE readiness guidance.
• Coordinate safety trainings and campaigns across Region/District teams.
• Collaborate with HR, Training, and OHS to maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide clear, professional communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support emergency planning and post-drill evaluations to improve readiness.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Transportation finance

Contract development

Technical report writing

Effective communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Learning concepts

Reading project plans

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

The Health and Safety Technical Specialist at Tennessee Department of Transportation in Nashville works in a team to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs for Region/District employees. The role delivers safety training, coordinates safety campaigns, and assesses PPE use.

Collaborates with regional teams to apply safety protocols, provide training support, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed structure; reports to Safety and Facilities Team Lead.