Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

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Under minimal direction, this position applies knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the occupational health and safety program.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, this position applies knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the occupational health and safety program.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements comprehensive safety and training programs to ensure adherence to safety practices and procedures.
  
• Establishes standards and procedures, and performs facility and job site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, or departmental safety policies and procedures.
  
• Participates, as necessary, in the preparation and monitoring of budget and contracts/contractors, and in the implementation of the departmental budget; and recommends and justifies capital expenditures.
  
• Conducts accident and incident investigations to determine root causes, and develops plans to prevent recurrence by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
  
• Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
  
• Develops and conducts occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet Local, State, and Federal OSHA requirements.
  
• Coordinates occupational safety activities which may include conducting safety drills, inspections, investigations, or other safety program events.
  
• Directs and reviews the analysis of accident or injury data by identifying trends, creating related reports, and including financial impact in an effort to develop proposed solutions to problems and identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
  
• Researches occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing occupational Safety.
  
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of training and learning principles.
  
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in conducting investigations.
  
• Skill in identifying safety and risk hazards.
  
• Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
  
• Ability to present oral presentations and training.
  
• Ability to use the computerized tools, databases, and communications techniques used in human resources within the City of Austin municipal government.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety programs.
  
• Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the assigned area of specialization.
  
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Driver License.
  
• Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
  
• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or coordinating Occupational Health and Safety programs for a large organization.
  
• Experience presenting to, training and/or otherwise supporting both office and industrial site/field staff to meet safety program requirements.
  
• Certification in one or more core safety training programs (i.e. Smith System driver, CPR / First aid, OSHA 10, OSHA 30), or ability to obtain within six (6) months
  
• Experience developing and implementing new work processes to address workplace hazards or other business requirements.
  
• Experience assessing workplace inspections and audits.
  
• Experience using shared user platforms for work processes such as work management systems, learning management systems, human performance systems or other systems with workflows.
  
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, OSHA 1926 & NESC regulations
  
• Experience in providing safety support and oversight on line crews &/or in a power generation setting.
  
• Professional certification(s) related to Occupational Health and Safety.
  

Notes to Candidate:

This position supports department-wide health and safety services and programs independently and under limited direction, as well as present/conduct safety meetings, independently develop and deliver training courses, and conduct audits department-wide. The focus of this position is on providing safety support and oversight for employees working in operations roles, but may support other programs and initiatives as needed.

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Work Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Work Hours: Monday - Friday (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Hours may vary

Pay Range: $32.96 (low) to $41.20 (mid)

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APPLICATION :
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Any gaps in employment must have an explanation and dates of unemployment. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov.

This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-30

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