Safety Officer

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Safety Officer within the Human Resources Department of the agency.

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) safety and health program work. Performs safety and health program work, including development of safety policies and procedures, participation in safety training and education of staff, inspection of work areas and activities for hazards, and investigation of accidents. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Serves as the GLO Safety Officer, responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive workplace safety and health programs to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all applicable safety regulations. Regularly reviews and revises agency safety policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff on safety-related updates and best practices by inspecting work areas for hazards, recommending corrective actions, conducting employee safety training, and promoting safety awareness through publications.
  
  Maintains safety records, accident logs, and technical resources; reviews and updates safety regulations and specifications; and ensures proper use of protective equipment through training and compliance checks. Contributes to the development and refinement of program policies and procedures, and ensures manuals and guidebooks remain current. Documents, analyzes, and summarizes operational issues, providing well-researched recommendations to mitigate risks and support informed decision-making by leadership.
  
  Conduct research on special projects and issues assigned, preparing detailed and hoc reports to facilitate strategic decisions. Gathers, compiles, and prepares documentation for external parties in accordance with GLO privacy policies and compliance requirements.
• Coordinates the GLO Safety Warden program to ensure consistent implementation of emergency procedures and safety protocols. Provides guidance, training, and support to wardens, ensuring readiness for emergency response situations and compliance with organizational standards. Monitors program effectiveness and works with department leadership to address gaps and strengthen overall emergency preparedness.
• Serves as the agency's badge and parking coordinator and liaison for the Texas Facilities Commission badging office and Capitol Department of public safety parking offices. Manages and facilitates new badges, temporary badges, and lost badges for interns, contractors and employees. Processes parking permits, stickers, and parking requests for visitors, contractors, interns and employees. Confirms all rights to the GLO facilities are terminated upon the employee exiting the agency.
• Develops and maintains the agency's driver safety program and policy to reduce vehicle-related risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Analyzes vehicle incident data to identify trends and implement corrective actions, including policy updates. Supports Fleet Manager program of proper vehicle use and adherence to fleet safety protocols while promoting a culture of accountability and safe driving practices across the organization.
• Processes workers' compensation claims in accordance with State Office of Risk Management (SORM) guidelines, ensuring timely reporting, accurate documentation, and compliance with all applicable state laws and agency policies. Coordinates with SORM, medical providers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate appropriate medical care, support return-to-work efforts, and manage claim outcomes effectively. Analyzes workers' compensation data and trends in collaboration with SORM to identify risk exposures and implement strategies that reduce workplace injuries and associated costs.
• Serves in a support capacity for various emergency management and security roles. Acts as a secondary liaison with the State Office of Risk Management (SORM), the Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas Homeland Security during emergencies. Delivers updates to staff and contributes to the maintenance of emergency procedures, manuals, and…