Safety Specialist

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations & Maintenance Division is hiring a Safety Specialist! The division is responsible for maintaining County roads, including bridges, culvert locations, guardrail, traffic control devices and markings, drainage systems, vegetation, and related roadway assets. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety of staff, the public, and the transportation infrastructure by leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Division’s Safety Program. The Safety Specialist will identify and correct or arrange for the correction of safety related deficiencies across a wide range of public works and road maintenance activities; develop and deliver safety training for both large and small groups; and work closely with staff including maintenance crews, inspectors, and professional and support personnel to support a strong safety culture. The role is responsible for preparing and maintaining a comprehensive written safety program, conducting accident investigations, and providing clear reports and recommendations to prevent future incidents. Work activities require being familiar with OR-OSHA Construction and Forest Activity standards, as well as the General Industry and Administrative standards. Safety standards related to excavations, elevated work, silica, crane operations, material handling, equipment operation, tree trimming, pesticide application, traffic control, commercial vehicle operation, etc. are common considerations to field work activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with course work in occupational safety and health or a related field AND one (1) year of responsible experience in loss prevention, safety program development or occupational safety and health; OR Associate degree with course work in occupational safety and health or a related field AND three (3) years of responsible experience in loss prevention, safety program development or occupational safety and health; OR Five (5) years of applicable experience in loss prevention, safety program development or occupational safety and health.
Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
Required to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Principles, practices, methods and techniques of developing and administering a comprehensive occupational safety and health program.
Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to employee safety and health, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Oregon Safe Employment Act and provisions contained in ORS Chapter 654 (Occupational Safety and Health).
Safety loss control methods including safety hazards assessment and controls, accident investigations and safety inspections.
Interpret applicable safety laws and regulations and apply to moderately complex situations.
Develop, conduct and/or coordinate employee safety related training programs.
Speak effectively before groups on topics related to occupational safety and health.
Use statistical data and other information to evaluate the effectiveness of an established program.
Identify and achieve corrections to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

Identify and correct or arrange for the correction of safety related deficiencies across a wide range of public works and road maintenance activities.
Develop and deliver safety training for both large and small groups.
Work closely with staff including maintenance crews, inspectors, and professional and support personnel to support a strong safety culture.
Prepare and maintain a comprehensive written safety program.
Conduct accident investigations.
Provide clear reports and recommendations to prevent future incidents.