What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Senior Safety Specialist position at CITY OF EL PASO, TX?
Requirements
MOS Code: 035 (Coast Guard), 8012 (Marine Corps), 1S011 (Air Force), 2740 (Navy), 31E (Army)
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Safety , E nvironmental H ealth, P ublic H ealth, R isk M anagement, I ndustrial H ygiene, B usiness or P ublic A dministration, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience implementing occupational health and safety or risk mitigation programs.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, develops, implements, and monitors occupational health and safety initiatives, conducts safety inspections and staff trainings, supports regulatory compliance efforts, and promotes a safe working environment.
Typical Duties
Develop and deliver safety training. Involves: Coordinate and conduct training sessions for staff and supervisors on ergonomics, workplace safety, hazardous material handling, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, bloodborne pathogens, driving safety and others. Prepare lesson plans and review training content for clarity, relevance, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct safety audits and inspections. Involves: Perform periodic inspections of department facilities, field units, laboratories, clinics, and mobile operations. Identify potential hazards, assess physical conditions, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and departmental safety regulations. Recommend corrective actions and document findings.
Investigate incidents and recommend solutions. Involves: Analyze workplace injuries, exposures, or safety concerns to identify patterns and root causes. Prepare thorough incident investigation reports. Coordinate with the Department’s Human Resources and Risk Management on workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work evaluations.
Develop and implement safety policies and procedures. Involves: Draft or revise internal protocols based on emerging risks or regulatory updates. Support efforts to strengthen a culture of safety through continuous process improvement. Coordinate with City departments and outside agencies on emergency preparedness and safety compliance.
Manage records and compliance documentation. Involves: Maintain and update records related to safety inspections, training attendance, incident reports, and regulatory filings. Ensure documentation aligns with CDC, and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health requirements. Support grant compliance where safety is a performance metric.
Provide leadership and technical guidance. Involves: Serve as subject matter expert on health and safety. Provide coaching or mentorship to designated building safety representatives as assigned. Guide teams in emergency drills, policy implementation, and best practices for occupational health. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is an unclassified contract position. This is a grant-funded position. Employment is predicated on the continuation of state/federal funding.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Public Health Senior Safety Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
MOS Code: 035 (Coast Guard), 8012 (Marine Corps), 1S011 (Air Force), 2740 (Navy), 31E (Army)
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Safety , E nvironmental H ealth, P ublic H ealth, R isk M anagement, I ndustrial H ygiene, B usiness or P ublic A dministration, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience implementing occupational health and safety or risk mitigation programs.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, develops, implements, and monitors occupational health and safety initiatives, conducts safety inspections and staff trainings, supports regulatory compliance efforts, and promotes a safe working environment.
Typical Duties
Develop and deliver safety training. Involves: Coordinate and conduct training sessions for staff and supervisors on ergonomics, workplace safety, hazardous material handling, infection control protocols, emergency response procedures, bloodborne pathogens, driving safety and others. Prepare lesson plans and review training content for clarity, relevance, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct safety audits and inspections. Involves: Perform periodic inspections of department facilities, field units, laboratories, clinics, and mobile operations. Identify potential hazards, assess physical conditions, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and departmental safety regulations. Recommend corrective actions and document findings.
Investigate incidents and recommend solutions. Involves: Analyze workplace injuries, exposures, or safety concerns to identify patterns and root causes. Prepare thorough incident investigation reports. Coordinate with the Department’s Human Resources and Risk Management on workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work evaluations.
Develop and implement safety policies and procedures. Involves: Draft or revise internal protocols based on emerging risks or regulatory updates. Support efforts to strengthen a culture of safety through continuous process improvement. Coordinate with City departments and outside agencies on emergency preparedness and safety compliance.
Manage records and compliance documentation. Involves: Maintain and update records related to safety inspections, training attendance, incident reports, and regulatory filings. Ensure documentation aligns with CDC, and the City of El Paso Department of Public Health requirements. Support grant compliance where safety is a performance metric.
Provide leadership and technical guidance. Involves: Serve as subject matter expert on health and safety. Provide coaching or mentorship to designated building safety representatives as assigned. Guide teams in emergency drills, policy implementation, and best practices for occupational health. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is an unclassified contract position. This is a grant-funded position. Employment is predicated on the continuation of state/federal funding.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Public Health Senior Safety Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: Continuous