Safety Specialist II - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Safety Specialist IIThe Office of Safety & Industrial Hygiene within the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is seeking a Safety Specialist II to perform professional occupational safety work aimed at minimizing employee exposure to hazards and risk of injury. This position supports the implementation of program objectives and policies to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and promote the safety and well-being of the DOTI workforce. Specifically, as a Safety Specialist II you will: Interprets and implements policies, standards and procedures that are part of the DOTI Safety Management System including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout/Verify, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Driver Safety and Personal Protective Equipment. Identifies potential hazards and hazardous conditions to determine specific causes and effects and develops and implements control measures to minimize injuries based on best practices. Develops occupational safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and performs a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for equipment and work assignments. Investigates accidents, injuries, and damages involving employees, the public, and City property, documents facts, and determines appropriate corrective actions. Maintains files and records related to investigations, writes technical reports to summarize research and analysis, and submits paperwork to the proper authorities for case resolution. Develops, plans, and conducts accident prevention and safety training targeted to specific hazards and occupations utilizing both in-person and virtual methods, and encourages program effectiveness through employee participation. Review inspection reports for jobsites and facilities to ensure that working conditions and methods used by employees and contract personnel follow occupational safety and health standards. Work with team leaders to develop and monitor performance against safety-related performance goals to promote continuous improvement in accordance with safety management system concepts and principles. Manages, maintains and analyzes health and safety data to recognize trends. Assesses workstations and position related workloads regarding ergonomics analysis, design, and evaluation to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue, injury, and discomfort. Provides occupational safety oversight with regard to contractor activities and ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations. Support the DOTI Emergency Management Specialist in ensuring the safety of DOTI employees during emergency events. Duties may include evaluating emergency and crisis incidents, coordinating agency or department level of response and allocation of resources, and performing operational duties at site of emergency or crisis. Perform after-hours duty officer functions on a rotating basis. What You'll BringOur ideal candidate has some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics: The potential to be a leader for safety Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and time management skills Experience in the construction, government operations and/or public utility industries The ability to be independent, flexible and proactive Aspirations to attain certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Passion about the well-being of employees and empowering them to voice their workplace health and safety concerns Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Power BI.Required