Safety Officer; PCN

What you will be doing

Under the general direction of the Southcoast Region Maintenance and Operations Specialist, establish and implement regional health & safety programs, and ensure that program planning, implementation, and enforcement of policies and programs are conducted within the region. Develop and direct health & safety programs. Serve as the regional primary contact to USDOL, USEPA, and ADOL. Negotiate agreements and settlements within regulatory compliance.

Participate in regulation development and implementation with other departments and agencies. Provide technical assistance in developing and directing cost effective solutions to achieve compliance in health and safety. Monitor Maintenance and Operations, Design and Construction, Facilities, and State Equipment Fleet to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulation.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

This position is located in Juneau, Alaska. Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.

Special

Note:

Incumbent must be knowledgeable in a myriad of subjects, each subject requires a certification or approval from the approving agency:

• Professional Safety Officer:
  Certified Safety Professional (ASSE) or Health and Safety, Inc. (IBOEHS);
  First Aid/CPR/AED certified by Medic First Aid, Inc. (current program); OSHA subjects must be certified and approved by OSHA, US Dept of Labor, as an OSHA Trainer.
• Fire Extinguisher inspections must be approved and licensed by State of Alaska, Division of Fire and Life Safety.
• AK Driver’s License is recommended.

Core competencies required:

• Compliance
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  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Decision Making
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  Makes sound, well‑informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Safety Hazards
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  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the…