What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Safety & Health Consultant (DOT/D5 #20265) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
District Five is one of six districts of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The boundaries of District Five include the following counties: Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan. Employees in the District are responsible for providing the Maintenance, Construction, Engineering Support, and Business support measures of the Department to ensure the safety of the public as well as efficient highways.
This position is in Santa Fe and will be within the District Five Campus /Administrative Section.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTIIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
Why does the job exist?
Position assists with the District's Safety and Loss Control programs to ensure the safety of employees and the traveling public and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health, Federal, State and New Mexico Department of Transportation directives to keep in compliance of laws.
How does it get done?
By evaluating and analyzing work environments, designing programs, overseeing procedure control, eliminating and preventing injuries, enforcing adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Administer, monitor, and conduct the inspections of the agency or contractor work sites. Comply with Occupational Safety and Health and other federal and state regulations and standards, reviews and prepares written reports. Oversee and conduct the investigation of accidents, injuries, incidents, conduct facility inspection. Maintain exceptional record keeping of District personnel etc.
Who are the customers?
Internal Department of Transportation Employees.
Ideal Candidate
Internal Department of Transportation Employees.
Minimum Qualification
Associate degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field such as Industrial Safety, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry and two (2) years of experience in a risk management or a safety-related field (e.g., loss control, safety, and Worker¿s Compensation case management activities and workplace inspections). Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical; employment is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a field and office setting. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, lifting and reaching may be required. Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy within strict time constraints, must be able to lift 25-30 lbs. Extensive driving, including overnight travel is required of this position. Interacting with the general public and making recommendations on safety related issues to businesses in the region. Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish is preferred. Required to drive a State Vehicle in course of job duties. Successful completion of the OSHA 510 or OSHA 511 course is required. May be required to work overtime on short notice.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Kristen Takacas, (505) 365-3948 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
District Five is one of six districts of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The boundaries of District Five include the following counties: Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan. Employees in the District are responsible for providing the Maintenance, Construction, Engineering Support, and Business support measures of the Department to ensure the safety of the public as well as efficient highways.
This position is in Santa Fe and will be within the District Five Campus /Administrative Section.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTIIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
Why does the job exist?
Position assists with the District's Safety and Loss Control programs to ensure the safety of employees and the traveling public and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health, Federal, State and New Mexico Department of Transportation directives to keep in compliance of laws.
How does it get done?
By evaluating and analyzing work environments, designing programs, overseeing procedure control, eliminating and preventing injuries, enforcing adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Administer, monitor, and conduct the inspections of the agency or contractor work sites. Comply with Occupational Safety and Health and other federal and state regulations and standards, reviews and prepares written reports. Oversee and conduct the investigation of accidents, injuries, incidents, conduct facility inspection. Maintain exceptional record keeping of District personnel etc.
Who are the customers?
Internal Department of Transportation Employees.
Ideal Candidate
Internal Department of Transportation Employees.
Minimum Qualification
Associate degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field such as Industrial Safety, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry and two (2) years of experience in a risk management or a safety-related field (e.g., loss control, safety, and Worker¿s Compensation case management activities and workplace inspections). Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical; employment is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a field and office setting. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, lifting and reaching may be required. Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy within strict time constraints, must be able to lift 25-30 lbs. Extensive driving, including overnight travel is required of this position. Interacting with the general public and making recommendations on safety related issues to businesses in the region. Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish is preferred. Required to drive a State Vehicle in course of job duties. Successful completion of the OSHA 510 or OSHA 511 course is required. May be required to work overtime on short notice.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Kristen Takacas, (505) 365-3948 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $27 - $41