Safety Specialist

Help ensure the safety of employees and the community as a Safety Specialist I! The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Administration Division is hiring a Safety Specialist I located in Kapolei. This position, under the general direction of the Safety Specialist II, assists in the planning, development, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program for the Department.

• Assist in planning, developing, coordinating, and executing a safety prevention program for DPR.
• Identify and evaluate training needs.
• Recommend course/program development.
• Consult with professionals to prepare safety education and training materials.
• Arrange and coordinate special and technical training courses/services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as the backup to the Department Emergency Coordinator, in the position of Alternate Emergency Coordinator, during emergencies.
• Will be required to work evenings, holidays and weekends during special events or emergency call outs.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally‑accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in industrial safety may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

One year of professional experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.

• safety laws and other accepted standards applicable to industrial safety and accident prevention
• industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention common industrial safety devices and equipment
• safety inspection principles, practices, and procedures
• safety education media, principles, and procedures

• make safety inspections and detect unsafe conditions and practices
• interpret and enforce pertinent safety laws, codes, rules, and regulations; investigate and determine the causes of accidents
• conduct safety education and instruction courses

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type
3), prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification.

As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.