Washington County's Department of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks (FFP) is looking for a Facilities and Construction Safety Specialist to lead the Facilities Division's existing safety committee efforts to develop standard safety procedures, trainings, and policies. They will provide guidance and enforcement support in collaboration with the Fleet and Parks Divisions, in order to provide a consistent expectation for the entirety of the FFP Department. This position will bring expertise to identify gaps in existing practices, provide task and job site analysis, participate in construction safety planning to ensure regulatory compliance, and recommend and institute further safety measures to reduce injury potential to FFP staff.
Facilities and Construction Safety Specialist is a working title. This position is classified as a Safety Specialist. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link:
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is committed to contributing to an inclusive and safe space for everyone within and interacting with the Facilities, Fleet, & Parks Department. They are an energetic safety professional with a passion for public service, an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, a team player, and the ability to multi-task and adapt to reactive and emergency situations including any after incident reviews. They demonstrate good communication skills and have consistent attendance. They enjoy performing routine site inspections, facilitating safety meetings, and establishing up to date safety product protocols for field staff. They should also be able to shift priorities to respond to on-site incidents, safety walks on construction sites, and staff injuries with compassion, professionalism, and a positive demeanor.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of applicable 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
• 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.

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County: (Vehicles - Section 800).
• Some positions may be required to pass a criminal background check.

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after April 7, 2024.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial review as soon as possible.
4. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
5. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background, driving record, physical capacity/medical, and reference checks.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.