Safety Specialist (ODOT Only)

State of Oregon•Pendleton, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join ODOT as a safety specialist and play a key role in helping ODOT maintain a safe, healthy environment for employees, contractors and the traveling public. This position reinforces ODOT’s mission by identifying hazards, promoting safe work practices and partnering with crews and leaders to prevent incidents and strengthen safety across the region. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who values meaningful work, enjoys collaborating with people and wants to make a real difference in communities throughout Oregon. Apply today! This position can be based out of La Grande, Baker City, Pendleton, or Ontario. If applying for Ontario, the majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region. If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference. A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date. Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

Three years experience that included duties working with Workers' Compensation loss prevention, the return to work of injured employees, and/or occupational health and wellness programs; OR A bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
Must be a current Oregon Department of Transportation employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position to be eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety and risk prevention.
Experience in identifying hazards, documenting findings and following established procedures with attention to detail.
Experience in clearly communicating safety expectations, concerns and recommendations.
Experience in building positive working relationships with employees, supervisors and stakeholders.
Experience in using sound judgment to assess risks and develop practical safety solutions.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety training, evaluate program effectiveness and recommend updates or new training as needed.
Participate fully in statewide Safety Assistant meetings and assist ongoing safety program operations.
Assist the region 5 safety officer in analyzing and evaluating accident prevention, loss control, hearing conservation, wellness and employee assistance programs.
Interpret safety laws, rules, policies and procedures and apply them appropriately to routine and non-routine situations.
Advise managers and employees on safety issues and help develop plans to improve overall safety culture.
Monitor work sites, identify safety deficiencies and recommend corrective actions, including updates to traffic control plans.
Support workers’ compensation claim management by helping employees and managers report claims, coordinating information, maintaining data and generating status reports.
Conduct independent inspections of job sites, facilities and equipment, investigate safety complaints and provide basic safety services when the Region 5 Safety Officer is unavailable.