Senior Inspection and Safety Specialist

• Position will be located in Northern Wyoming (Sheridan, Cody, Gillette, Buffalo, Worland, Powell, Basin, Story, etc.)

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Senior Inspection and Safety Specialist for the Employee Safety Program, to ensure a safe working environment for all WYDOT employees through training, certifying, and instructing formal and informal training classes. This position will be located in Northern Wyoming.

The Successful Candidate Will Work With Various Programs Throughout The Department To Update And Develop Safety Processes, Policies, And Procedures For a Variety Of Job Tasks. They Will Work Collaboratively With The District Safety Representatives To Provide Guidance To Employees That Address Safety Issues In The Workplace. The Senior Safety Specialist Will Assess Risk And Recommend Corrective Actions To Mitigate Hazards.

They Will Collaborate With Program Leadership And Recommend Solutions To Safety And Health Issues, Consult To Find Areas Of Improvement And Help Implement New Safety Measures.

Human Resource Contact:  or amy.vigil1

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
  ** See notes for eligibility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%
• Optional 457B plan with a state contribution
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays

• Ensure employees attain and apply all aspects of personal and workplace safety.
• Prepare training materials and training aids; coordinate training sites and schedules.
• Provide on-the-job training during routine and special surveys or inspections; provide required training in a timely manner.
• Write extensive reports citing hazards or violations when observed and write technical reports on lab findings.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure hazards are corrected.
• Collaborate and inspect current safety policies and procedures including current safety programs.
• Conduct yearly formal inspections of all WYDOT facilities and grounds to ensure all safety compliance is utilized including completion of documentation.
• Collaborate with various state and federal government agencies and meet to discuss and receive information on safety items; this may also include working with private organizations.
• Collaborate with WYDOT supervisors and department management.

The Agency prefers individuals with one or more of the following credentials:
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), OSHA 510, and 511

• Agency requires OSHA 10/30 Instructor certification (OSHA 500 or 501) or the ability to gain authorization under OSHA’s requirements, First Aid/CPR (Adult, Child, Infant) certification, AED Instructor
• Agency requires applicant possess a valid driver's license

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities to instruct, teach, and prepare formal and informal material in a class environment to all employees including management positions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret state and federal government regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders and state, federal, and private agencies.
• Skilled in computer operations and programs (PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and ability to use without supervision including all audio-visual aids used in training and instruction.

Bachelor's Degree

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection and Safety Specialist

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection and Safety Specialist

None

• 75% Travel required

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
  • Current employees…