What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY SPECIALIST I position at City and County of Honolulu?
Position Information
Help ensure the safety of employees and the community as a Safety Specialist I!
The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) , Refuse Collection and Disposal Division , is hiring a Safety Specialist I. Located in Kapolei, this position assists the Administrative Specialist III in managing the division's safety program, which includes preparing/conducting training, preparing statistics/reports, inspecting operations/facilities, enforcing safety practices and requirements, and investigating injuries/accidents. Adhering to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, you will be tasked to perform all duties safely and appropriately to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
There is an additional vacancy in the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Division .
Special Work Requirements: Possible field exposure to underground high voltage cables, vehicular traffic, handling of refuse, confined spaces. May be subject to report to emergencies outside of the normal work hours. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies with this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
Experience Requirement
One year of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: safety laws and other accepted standards applicable to industrial safety and accident prevention; industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; common industrial safety devices and equipment; safety inspection principles, practices, and procedures; and safety education media, principles, and procedures. Additionally, such experience must have demonstrated the ability to: make safety inspections and detect unsafe conditions and practices; interpret and enforce pertinent safety laws, codes, rules, and regulations; investigate and determine the causes of accidents; and conduct safety education and instruction courses.
License Requirement
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
Help ensure the safety of employees and the community as a Safety Specialist I!
The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) , Refuse Collection and Disposal Division , is hiring a Safety Specialist I. Located in Kapolei, this position assists the Administrative Specialist III in managing the division's safety program, which includes preparing/conducting training, preparing statistics/reports, inspecting operations/facilities, enforcing safety practices and requirements, and investigating injuries/accidents. Adhering to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, you will be tasked to perform all duties safely and appropriately to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
There is an additional vacancy in the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Division .
Special Work Requirements: Possible field exposure to underground high voltage cables, vehicular traffic, handling of refuse, confined spaces. May be subject to report to emergencies outside of the normal work hours. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies with this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
Experience Requirement
One year of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: safety laws and other accepted standards applicable to industrial safety and accident prevention; industrial and construction accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; common industrial safety devices and equipment; safety inspection principles, practices, and procedures; and safety education media, principles, and procedures. Additionally, such experience must have demonstrated the ability to: make safety inspections and detect unsafe conditions and practices; interpret and enforce pertinent safety laws, codes, rules, and regulations; investigate and determine the causes of accidents; and conduct safety education and instruction courses.
License Requirement
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
Salary : $4,858
