Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist - Transportation & Public Works; Civil Service

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The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist supports, develops, and implements the safety and environmental programs in the Department of Transportation & Public Works.

• Trains, informs, and educates all departmental personnel on the standards and regulations of how to stay safe, follow health protocols, and reduce impact on the environment.
• Identifies, determines, and addresses needed areas of change and makes recommendations to improve EHS operations.
• Participates in safety inspections, provides safety and health expertise, and evaluates jobs against all safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Provide guidance, training, and education on EHS standards applicable to departmental operations.
• Assists with environmental inspections and audits as needed.
• Performs a wide range of administrative activities including, but not limited to drafting monthly reports, tracking safety audits and findings, and monitoring relevant data input and management.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and State rules, regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ability to provide guidance, training and education to ensure compliance with policies and regulations to various audiences.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines and projects; at times with limited supervision.
• Ability to review regulations and applicability to departmental operations.
• Ability to analyze process and procedural standards.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing for all levels in the department.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Social Science.

• Two (2) years of direct, cumulative experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, including safety and environmental training, hazardous materials coordination, ISO-related program support, incident investigations, compliance monitoring, and corrective action development.

• High School diploma or GED and six (6) years of the stated work experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate degree (or higher) in a non-related field and four (4) years of the stated work experience would meet the education and experience requirement.

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Applicants who hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record formed in a state other than Texas are required to obtain a Texas driver's license within the probationary period.

• Availability to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

• Certified Safety Manager (CSM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification preferred.

$62,379.20 - $76,585.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.