Occupational Safety Consultant

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location:

Safety Unit
1959 S Woodlands Village Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Salary: $72,297.47
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 07/14/2026

This position provides professional and technical guidance on safety matters to management and other employees of ADOT. The position has primary responsibility for all agency employees and operations within the boundaries of Northeast Project Delivery and Operations (PDO) District, North Central PDO District, and Northwest PDO District (Northern Arizona) and supports all divisions and operations within ADOT as needed. This position can occasionally encounter extremes of cold and hot outdoor temperatures.

The position often requires driving significant distances and occasional overnight travel. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.

All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Participate in incident investigation and review by assisting management in conducting root cause analysis and determining corrective actions as assigned.
• Conduct safety assistance visits and inspections of ADOT facilities and projects. Recommend improvement to reduce the risk of injury and ensure compliance with applicable safety code requirements (OSHA, National Fire Codes, etc). Provide support and follow up to verify that corrective actions have been completed.
• Develop, maintain and present safety training. Demonstrate safe work techniques to employees. Attend and participate in safety meetings to communicate and solicit safety ideas and/or concerns. Determine potential problem areas and provide guidance in proper safety procedures.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, rules, interpretations.
• Agency policies, rules and procedures related to safe performance of ADOT activities.
• Technologies that can be used to perform environmental sampling.
• Building, bridge, and highway construction techniques, procedures and the hazards created during the different phases of construction.
• Building, bridge, and highway maintenance practices and the hazards created during work activities.

• Recognize hazards and develop practical solutions to minimize employee exposure.
• Communicate degree of risk based on observations.
• Effectively present safety training materials.
• Write effective reports on technical subjects, policies, and instructional documents.
• Operate and maintain environmental sampling equipment.

• Recognize health, environmental, and physical hazards in ADOT work places.
• Recognize when data integrity during sampling and studies is questionable or valid.
• Select sampling equipment or technology to provide adequate information to evaluate a hazard.
• Analyze contracts, specifications, safety plans, and written procedures to verify relevancy to work activity, possible future hazards, and effectiveness of implementation.
• Interpret complex regulations and codes and apply them to ADOT situations.
• Develop and lead employee safety committees in productive activities.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or 5 years equivalent full time work experience
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHHM)

Valid Driver's License.
As this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid…