Safety Coordinator

Harris County • Houston, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Our Values: HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being. Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them. Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission. Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction. Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve. Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals. Position Overview: The Safety Coordinator carries out a wide range of functions in making sure that safety standards and procedures are met and adhered to at all time at Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position supports the agency's safety initiatives by partnering with the Safety Manager and staff to identify and address unsafe workplace activities and operations. This role assists in developing safety policies, procedures, and training programs, while researching regulatory requirements and recommending best practices to enhance the overall safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, or other related field.
• Five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with staff members, and other Harris County Departments.
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Nice To Haves

• Safety certification

Responsibilities

• Partners with HCPH Safety Manager and staff to address unsafe activities or operations in the workplace.
• Assists in the development of safety training programs.
• Assists in the development of HCPH safety policies and procedures.
• Researches regulatory requirements, and recommends best safety practices to the Safety Manager.
• Coordinates the process of accident investigation and analysis.
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents, and recommends corrective measures to the Safety Manager.
• Organizes and conducts safety training for leadership and staff on a frequent basis.

What This Job Offers

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