Safety Specialist

Town of Apex • Apex, NC

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is a member of the Town of Apex Human Resources team and reports to the Safety & Risk Manager. The position administers aspects of the Town’s safety and risk programs and provides program support to the Safety & Risk Manager. The work combines field activities, employee engagement, and program administration to promote a safe and compliant environment for Town employees.

The position is based at 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires in-person work at least four days per week, with up to one day per week remote, and may require some evening or weekend hours. The position is open until filled, with priority consideration for applications received before October 30. Resumes and cover letters are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience working in workplace safety programs.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in industrial safety or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research safety and health issues; consult with departments and help develop written plans, policies, and process documentation; provide recommendations to the Safety & Risk Manager.
• Coordinate occupational health programs, including on-site hearing tests, hepatitis B shots, industrial hygiene monitoring, noise sampling, random drug testing, and ergonomic assessments.
• Administer the accident investigation process, review supervisor accident reports, recommend corrective actions when appropriate, and coordinate with other staff.
• Develop and manage the safety awareness program, including monthly newsletter content and in-person and virtual employee education and engagement activities; track attendance.
• Assist with safety training programs by developing materials, gathering supplemental information, conducting training sessions, and helping departmental employees become trainers.
• Assist with facility and equipment inspections, recommend corrective actions, and write reports.
• Participate in safety-related committees; develop agendas, coordinate meetings, and research issues.
• Manage OSHA reporting, including maintaining OSHA 300 logs, compiling and distributing annual 300A summaries, responding to NCDOL and BLS surveys, scheduling consultative services, coordinating on-site OSHA visits, and preparing responses.
• Support the Workers’ Compensation program by preparing and filing forms, communicating with employees and claims personnel, locating light-duty assignments, coordinating timesheets and employee notices, coordinating with HR on FMLA leave, and attending mediations when necessary.
• Maintain a detailed timeline of events for workplace injuries from the date of injury through return to full duty.
• Administer the Town’s driver’s license program, including serving as FMCSA Clearinghouse Administrator, conducting pre-employment and annual queries, managing the NC DOT TNS system, and coordinating drug and alcohol policy training for new CDL drivers.
• Administer the Town’s drug testing program, including coordinating and scheduling pre-employment, CDL/CLP, and monthly safety-sensitive testing; communicating with the third-party administrator; maintaining testing lists; arranging testing locations; instructing supervisors; and providing required employee notices.
• Receive and file property and liability claims.
• Ensure timely processing of Safety & Risk-related invoices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees.
• 5% contributions to NC401(k) retirement plans; no matching is required.
• Participation in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS).
• Traditional sick and vacation leave.
• 80 hours of Peak Paid Time Off per year.
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit for health and wellness activities after completion of probation.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Three weeks of paid caregiver leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Longevity pay.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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