SAFETY Specialist ; SR

Help ensure the safety of employees and the community as a Safety Specialist I!

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Executive Support Office, is hiring a Safety Specialist I in Pearl City. This position assists the Safety Specialist II in implementing BWS safety programs and ensuring Department compliance with applicable OSHA, HIOSH, and other regulatory agency requirements.

• Conduct inspections of in-progress repair, maintenance, and project sites, including job sites of private contractors engaged in construction on behalf of the BWS.
• Develop materials and visual aids for Safety Specialist II for training sessions; conduct, schedule, and coordinate training with divisions.
• Inspect facility working conditions, equipment, and protective gear.
• Conduct investigations of accidents.
• Provide sound interpretation of pertinent laws, codes, rules and regulations as it applies to BWS projects, and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIOSH, EPA and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work evening, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Exposure to noise and dust; work at heights, confined spaces such as tunnels, wells, and reservoirs; hike in mountainous areas; walk over rough and uneven terrain; exposure to vehicular traffic at job sites; work in adverse weather conditions.

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)..

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 an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

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

• 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

Prior to appointment:

Prior to completion of probation:

The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

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.