Safety Specialist

job description

safety specialist

job announcement no: 26-046

vacant position(s): 1

department: hr / safety

applications accepted through: sunday, march 15, 2026.

salary range: $63,107.20 ($30.34/hr.) - $97,822.40 ($47.03/hr.)

grade: 109

hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm

under limited supervision of the safety manager, assists in the daily operations of the safety department to include, but not limited to, planning, coordinating, and implementing the organization-wide safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

• assists the safety manager in planning and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal (osha) rules and regulations.
• assists the safety manager in the management of the following programs to include but not limited to the coordination and facilitation of:
  • safety training – coordinates and/or facilitates the required corporate safety training for administrative and operations associates.
  • safety committee and accident review board (arb) - maintains meeting minutes, related documentation, and results of safety committee and arb decisions. Follows-up on arb recommendations and department follow-through.
  • emergency management program – develops, implements, and maintains organization-wide emergency management program.
  • personal protective equipment (ppe) – ensures proper ppe is issued and properly redeemed to associates in accordance with safety policies.
• responsible for properly maintaining all records and/or documentation pertaining to safety programs and all other safety files, records, and training.
• assists the safety manager with managing, maintaining, selecting and organizing content for the electronic communication messaging system.
• works with the safety manager to conduct and/or coordinate training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• may assist with new employee health and safety orientation and develops materials for the presentation.
• assists departments in identifying safety training needs and follows up to ensure that appropriate training takes place.
• assists in the inspection of facilities and field work activities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards.
• when warranted, responds to the scene of accidents to ensure the safety of others at the scene, aids in getting medical care to injured associates, etc.
• serves as proxy to the safety manager on state and local governmental emergency planning committees, counter-terrorism committees, etc.
• maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• may be required to work during emergency conditions.
• regular attendance is required.
• job performance must conform to all cws policies and procedures.
• specific knowledge of cws environmental management system policy and procedures.

• assists in the workers’ compensation program.
• assists in the coordination of the wellness program.
• subject to 24-hour call.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

• ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.
• ability to descend and ascend stairs to make safety inspections and to climb where problems may occur in the water/wastewater environment.
• ability to observe health and safety hazards.
• ability to traverse and stand for long periods of time.
• at times, subject to environmental conditions.
• routine sedentary work with extended sitting required. Occasionally positions self to exert up to 20 lbs. Of force to lift and transport objects. Objects greater than 50 lbs. Require a two-person operation.
• ability to visually observe and comprehend computer/terminal screens.
• must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• routinely operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as but not limited to a telephone, calculator, fax, copier, and calculator.
• ability to operate and maintain motor vehicle.
• must be able to wear personal protective equipment (ppe) as defined in the job safety…