Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer

City of Midland•Tx, TX

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer facilitates employee safety training, investigates incidents and injuries, and assists City departments in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The position reports directly to the Safety and Risk Manager and performs administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering environmental and safety programs. The City may change the position description as its needs and the position’s requirements change. The officer develops, maintains, and enforces environmental, health, and safety policies; audits City facilities and observes employee work practices; evaluates work areas and programs for hazards or deficiencies; and helps departments address training needs. The role also maintains records and correspondence, supports Hazardous Communications Act compliance and the online MSDS database, and drives to locations throughout the City for investigations, observations, departmental support, and employee transport for alcohol and drug testing. The position is on call 24/7. Attendance at work is an essential function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent documented experience in safety and environmental compliance or a related field.
Valid Texas driver license.
Ability to be helpful and interact positively with others at all times.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; a short writing sample is required with the application.
Self-motivation and good problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to read and interpret safety and environmental manuals and regulations.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Responsibilities

Facilitate safety training for employees.
Conduct incident and injury investigations and communicate recommendations promptly to relevant parties.
Ensure corrective action is taken to prevent future incidents.
Develop, maintain, and enforce environmental, health, and safety policies.
Conduct periodic environmental, health, and safety audits at City of Midland facilities and observe City employees’ work practices for adherence to safety policies and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TXMUTCD).
Coordinate and conduct work area assessments and program evaluations to identify hazardous conditions and departmental program deficiencies.
Assist departments with specific training needs, including scheduling outside training and training production departments on proper safety practices.
Develop, type, and file correspondence; maintain the filing system and complete, accurate records.
Instruct employees to maintain compliance with the Hazardous Communications Act and administer the online material safety data sheet (MSDS) database.
Drive to locations throughout the City to conduct investigations and site observations, provide support services to other departments, and transport employees for alcohol and drug testing.
Remain on call 24/7.