Occupational Health and Safety Specialist - Great Falls

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

1d•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.
Knowledge of 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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Nice To Haves

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

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)
Employees in this position receive 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