Occupational Health and Safety Specialist - Great Falls

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in Great Falls. This position provides professional development, implementation, and management of occupational safety and health, employee safety, and risk management programs for the agency at the district level. The position serves as the district expert on the implementation and administration of safety programs; interpretation of safety regulations; safety awareness; safety training, and safety compliance. The position does not supervise others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 2 years of directly related experience interpreting federal and other safety regulations and guidelines, compliance, insurance, risk management, workers’ compensation laws/claims, hazardous materials, adult training, or closely related experience.
• Knowledge of laws, precedents, and government regulations, including extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations; insurance principles/concepts, and accident and injury investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design for adult learners, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and training evaluation.
• Effective Writing/Reading Comprehension skills, Communication and speaking skills.
• Displays judgment, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Valid Driver's record.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional development, implementation, and management of occupational safety and health, employee safety, and risk management programs for the agency at the district level.
• Serves as the district expert on the implementation and administration of safety programs.
• Interprets safety regulations.
• Promotes safety awareness.
• Conducts safety training.
• Ensures safety compliance.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level