Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - Austin Human Resources

City of Austin•Austin, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Austin Human Resources Department is committed to supporting the City’s vision of being an employer of choice by building strong partnerships and fostering a safe, respectful, and high‑performing work environment for employees, departments, and the community. We are seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to support citywide insurance and safety programs, including the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP). In this role, you will develop safety standards, conduct audits and inspections, deliver training, and collaborate with departments and contractors to ensure compliance and promote a culture of workplace safety. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety, we encourage you to apply and help us advance a safer, more resilient Austin.

Requirements

Knowledge in the fields of safety compliance and auditing.
Knowledge of governmental regulations and applicable standards such as EPA, OSHA. NIOSH that affect employee and environmental health and safety.
Knowledge of technical expertise in analyzing numerical and claims data and industry performance measures such as Loss Time Injury Rates, Frequency Rates, and OSHA 200 Recordable Rates.
Knowledge of OH&S systems and industry "best practices".
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to compose and present reports to all levels of management.
Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety programs.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Occupational or Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a safety-related field, and 4 years of experience in the Occupational Health & Safety field.
Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Valid Texas Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Experience in Construction Safety
Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
OSHA safety certifications, such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction, OSHA 510, OSHA Trench and Excavation Safety, or OSHA Permit-Required and Confined Space Safety, or the ability to obtain one or more within six months of employment.
Experience communicating safety concerns to contractors and personnel at all levels.
Experience conducting safety training
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Develops and recommends Citywide Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and standards or changes to existing standards.
Consults with departmental safety personnel in the implementation of safety programs, consulting services, analysis, problem solving, and corrective action plans.
Monitors federal and state Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations applicable to the City and assists in developing safety standards and recommending the implementation of programs to ensure City departments are in compliance with all regulations.
Coordinates inspections, investigations and other OH&S activities with departmental safety personnel.
Evaluates City accident statistics and defines target goals for performance and monitors for achievement of goals; recommends long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives designed to meet established goals.
Develops and implements processes, methods and tools designed to measure, evaluate, and monitor departmental safety performance.
Designs, prepares, analyzes and distributes safety data and statistical reports concerning accidents, trends and solutions to work related problems to all city departments and executive management.
Investigates and enforces construction work sites to ensure policy and procedure is being followed.
Provides feedback on site visits to contractors and consultants.
Investigates accidents and claims and consult with all parties involved.
May train and lead others.
May conduct safety orientation for contractors and consultants.