Safety Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from:
All Persons Interested
Job Classification:
Safety Officer
Posting Number: 37973
Division:
Risk Management
Reporting

Location:

Multiple Locations
Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm & On Call
* Subject to Change

Conducts work observations, facility inspections, and audits to evaluate safety-related programs and needs. The goal is to provide recommendations for improvements. Key duties include inspecting work sites to assess safe work practices and working conditions. The Safety Officer will also evaluate, develop, conduct both field and in-house safety training programs, ensuring their effectiveness. This position will investigate incidents/injuries to determine root causes and recommend corrective action.

Furthermore, the incumbent will oversee the implementation and monitoring of industrial hygiene and safety‑related medical surveillance programs. The Safety Officer will also prepare, analyze, and evaluate statistical data to provide information for trends and solutions to work‑related problems. Driving to various City of Houston locations is an essential function of this position. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Periodically, serves on‑call for after‑hour incident investigations. When TIER I level is activated, employee must report to a specified City location.

The position may require lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds), very long periods of walking on rough surfaces, climbing, and/or certain body contortions. Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions may occur. The position may involve exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Completion of advanced training resulting in certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.

Three years of experience in Safety Administration or a closely related field are required. Pertinent professional experience may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

• Experience in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Completion of advanced training resulting in certification as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), Transitional Safety Professional (TSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), or Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

Department may administer skills assessment test.

YES
Position is subject to random drug testing and, if candidate is promoted into this position, must pass an assigned drug test.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
The salary range is pay grade: 21

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online stontx.gov.
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