Safety Officer , II, or III - Tyler District

Safety Officer I, II, or III – Tyler District (2601134)

TxDOT’s Tyler District is looking for an individual who has a passion for safety to help lead their safety program. The Safety Officer I, II or III will be based at the District Headquarters in Tyler. This position will report to the Deputy District Engineer and perform a combination of field work, conducting safety presentations, and performing administrative tasks. Travel consists primarily of day trips within our 8‑county district to visit field offices and work zones.

Salary ranges by level:

• Safety Officer I (B17): $42,976 – $64,469
• Safety Officer II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028
• Safety Officer III (B21): $54,278 – $87,046

Work Location:

Tyler District Headquarters, 2709 W FRONT STREET, TYLER, 75702

Travel:
Yes; approximately 5% of time for day trips within the 8‑county district to field offices and work zones.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

• Coordinate safety meetings (planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio‑visual material).
• Inspect equipment and work areas.
• Investigate employee accidents, prepare reports, maintain records, identify injury types and accident causes, recommend preventative actions, conduct follow‑up investigations.
• Monitor workers' compensation records.
• Plan, schedule and assist with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintain applicable training records.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• All duties of Safety Officer I.
• Process damage property claims and/or assist with tort claims and open records requests.
• Monitor compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and recommend updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.
• Answer safety‑related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Perform industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous material regulations and minimize employee health risks/exposures.

• All duties of Safety Officer II.
• Maintain a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develop local policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Administer the new employee driver’s orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
• Coordinate and schedule employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
• Develop localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Technology, Business Administration or related discipline. (Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑per‑year basis.)
• Experience: Safety Officer I:
  None. Safety Officer II: 1 year of occupational safety, industrial hygiene or related work areas. Safety Officer III: 2 years in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or other safety‑related work activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent.)
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license at time of application. Position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Sedentary work:
  Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing: prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This position will be subject to random drug testing. (

Note:

marijuana is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.)

Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.