SAFETY Specialist ; SR

Overview

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; identifies and evaluates training needs and recommends course development; prepares for safety education/training by selecting and assembling materials and visual aids and consultation with contracted professional consultants;

and arranges and coordinates special and technical training courses and services.

• Assist in the planning, development, coordination and execution of a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program for the Department.
• Identify and evaluate training needs and recommend course development.
• Prepare for safety education/training by selecting and assembling materials and visual aids and consulting with contracted professional consultants.
• Arrange and coordinate special and technical training courses and services.
• Serve as backup to the Department Emergency Coordinator, in the position of Alternate Emergency Coordinator, during emergencies (Special Work Requirements).

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.

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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.

Education Requirement: 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.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your documents to the following address:
Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

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.

One year of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.…