Safety Specialist – Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

State of Nebraska•York, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women is responsible for promoting a safe and secure workplace and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and safety standards. The role conducts inspections, investigates incidents, coordinates required outside inspections and safety committee activities, delivers safety training, and oversees chemical safety. It also supports fire drills, accreditation and regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and a proactive facility-wide safety culture. Other related safety, compliance, and training duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, industrial engineering, HVAC, welding, or another building trade.
Experience in building maintenance, a mechanical trade, or performing safety inspections, investigations, or training may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, as determined appropriate by the agency.
Valid driver's license required.
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam and a drug test at a randomly announced time.
Successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

Safety certifications.
OSHA training.
Electrical training.
Hazardous communication training.
Fire safety training.

Responsibilities

Enforce state regulations, department policies and procedures, and applicable OSHA, ACA, NEC, USDA, DHS, and national and state fire code requirements.
Conduct scheduled and routine inspections of buildings, grounds, work areas, sanitation practices, and fire and life-safety systems.
Document monthly inspection findings, maintain records, track deficiencies and discrepancies, and monitor corrective actions.
Investigate and report work-related injuries, illnesses, accidents, and other safety incidents; analyze trends and recommend preventive measures.
Coordinate outside required inspections, including Fire Marshal, Health & Human Services, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire extinguisher inspections.
Coordinate the facility Safety Committee with management and bargaining-unit representatives.
Provide required pre-service and annual in-service training in general safety, Hazard Communication, fire safety, chemical safety, biohazard cleanup, and evacuation procedures.
Complete required safety training and maintain knowledge of current safety standards, regulations, and practices.
Oversee facility chemical safety, including inventories, safety data sheets, labeling, storage, personal protective equipment, and safe use of chemicals, tools, and cleaning equipment.
Coordinate fire drills and evacuation exercises and maintain required documentation.
Assist with regulatory and accreditation inspections, documentation, and corrective responses.
Promote hazard identification, injury prevention, and a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
Perform other related safety, compliance, and training duties as assigned.