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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Health and Safety Specialist. This position will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating workplace safety, accident prevention, and employee health programs. As assigned, work may include ensuring compliance with Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards and hazardous waste materials regulations; advising on general liability matters and workers' compensation claims; and conducting safety and education training on various occupational safety and health topics.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Conducting field audits and inspections, and then developing and administering work-unit specific safety programs and work designs. Reviewing safety plans of outside vendors contracted by the City or agency;
• Investigating job-related accidents, illnesses or injuries for assigned department; evaluating and making recommendations and/or determining and implementing solutions to avoid similar future occurrences;
• Conducting safety meetings and new employee orientations throughout the agency, as well as formal training sessions on OSHA related topics;
• Investigating accidents, either alone or as part of a committee, preparing reports for agency, and developing plan to mitigate future accidents;
• Reviewing and updating the agency's emergency response plan, presenting plan to management, and training workforce. Coordinating emergency response and other evacuation and emergency drills.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in and occupational safety, safety management, environmental management, or a related field, preferred
• 2 years' experience in the occupational safety field
• May require additional training such Workers' Compensation, 40-hour HAZWOPER training courses, etc.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, and acquisition of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire (position specific)

• Current certification in OSHA Safety Training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.