Safety Specialist

City of Tucson • Cocoa, FL

3d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Safety Specialist position in the City of Tucson's Business Services Department supports a safe and compliant work environment by partnering with internal departments on occupational safety and health inspections, workplace injury investigations, training, job hazard assessments, compliance, and safety meetings. The position works under the supervision of the Safety & Health Loss Control Manager and does not supervise employees.

The role conducts safety inspections and assessments of facilities, vehicles, and work sites; investigates injuries, near-misses, and incidents; interprets and applies occupational safety regulations; develops and delivers training; observes work practices and recommends safety improvements; and maintains records and prepares management reports. Other tasks and duties may be assigned.

Work takes place in both office and field environments. Occasional evening, weekend, and on-call work may be required in response to incidents or operational needs. Occasional travel may be required for off-site training, conferences, or inspections at remote City facilities. The position is regular, full-time, and exempt.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 510 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) certification.
• OSHA 501 (Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry) certification.
• Experience in occupational safety and health, public safety, or risk management environments.
• Experience in public safety operations, such as fire, police, or emergency services.
• Experience developing and delivering OSHA-compliant safety training to diverse employee groups.
• Experience conducting facility, construction, and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections, including facility, vehicle, and site assessments, to identify unsafe conditions, ensure regulatory compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace injuries, near-misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations, including OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements; ensure compliance and report violations as needed.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for City departments in accordance with OSHA General Industry Standards and other regulations, using in-person and virtual formats.
• Serve as a safety liaison by conducting work-practice observations and studies and recommending and implementing improvements to enhance employee safety.
• Maintain accurate records of safety training, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance activities; prepare reports for management as required.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• Paid time off, including 38 paid days off for new hires in the first year, increasing in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Off-the-job and on-the-job training.
• Employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree