Safety Officer (PCN 253890)

State Of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS Come join the State of Alaska! This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. Are you passionate about safety and ready to make a difference at one of Alaska's busiest airports? Join our team at Anchorage Airport as a Safety Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of employees and the public. From conducting safety inspections to investigating air quality issues, every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to keep our airport running smoothly and safely. What You Will Be Doing: As a Safety Officer at Anchorage Airport, you will coordinate and assist airport management in ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local safety and health laws, standards, and regulations. You will conduct job hazard analyses, maintain records, and handle accident reporting and investigations. A key part of your role will involve developing and implementing safety and health training programs for all airport employees. You will monitor daily operations to ensure adherence to established safety plans and procedures. Additionally, you will investigate complaints related to indoor air quality and perform periodic inspections of airfield property and facilities to identify hazards, operational concerns, and any non-compliance with relevant laws. Our Organization, Mission & Culture: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. The Benefits of Joining Our Team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/ . The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located at Anchorage International Airport. Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. Who We are Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Requirements

experience with occupational safety and health programs which includes the application of occupational safety and health-related regulations, codes, and standards
involvement with workplace safety and health consultations, inspections, and/or investigations
valid driver's license
eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check
pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment

Responsibilities

coordinate and assist airport management in ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local safety and health laws, standards, and regulations
conduct job hazard analyses
maintain records
handle accident reporting and investigations
developing and implementing safety and health training programs for all airport employees
monitor daily operations to ensure adherence to established safety plans and procedures
investigate complaints related to indoor air quality
perform periodic inspections of airfield property and facilities to identify hazards, operational concerns, and any non-compliance with relevant laws

Benefits

career growth opportunities
training programs
mentorship opportunities
generous benefits package
excellent retirement plan
health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year