SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST - 55007256

Requisition No: 837784 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST - 55007256

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007256 

Salary:  $56,203.81 - $72,734.34 

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

463/ District Safety Program

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Laury Dominique

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4112

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
2. any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Inspects Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations for all assigned areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding industrial safety and health programs. Issues orders to shut down activities when judgment indicates that imminent danger to life and/or property exists. Reports findings of these inspections and recommends the appropriate corrective action to the responsible Cost Center Manager. Ensures that the noted deficiencies are corrected.

Investigates crashes and personal injuries involving Department personnel and equipment by inspecting the crash site and other contributing factors.  Reports the cause of these harmful events and identifies the corrective action that may prevent recurrence.  Reviews, edits and/or returns for correction injury and/or accident reports that are prepared within assigned area.  Develops and promulgate crash and injury trend analyses with recommendations for  improvement.

Provides on-the-job training and coordinates the training of employees on safety related activities within assigned areas.  Prepares, maintains, and submits training reports.  Assists in the development of Individual Training Plans to ensure that each employee in assigned area is properly trained to comply with the various industrial safety and health programs.

Performs District specific duties which includes the following: Compiles and maintains all required documents, records, files, plans, certificates, registrations and memorandums, etc. pertaining to District wide safety and environmental issues in an electronic and/or hard copy format.

Coordinates the Hazardous Materials Program to ensure that those employees involved are trained in the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with the relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  Inspects hazardous materials storage areas to ensure that fire protection is adequate. Ensures that employees in assigned area are properly trained in the selection and use of personal protective equipment and supervisors have trained their subordinates in the use of Safety Data Sheets.  Coordinates in coordination with the District Emergency Operations Center (EOC), hazardous material spill response, including containment of spilled hazardous material; notification of authorities; evacuation of non-essential personnel; and the  cleanup and disposal of the contaminated material.

Coordinates the use of the various types of safety testing equipment, including maintenance and tracking of use.

Inspects field crews for compliance with proper set-up of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) activities during maintenance projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: industrial, construction, safety and building codes; methods and techniques in conducting training related to safety awareness and safe work practices; basic safety principles and practices; environmental, safety and health regulations and requirements; records retention system(s); federal and state traffic control standards for practical use on job sites.  Skill in: recognizing personal protective equipment requirements; problem solving techniques; the use of personal computers, includingMicrosoft office suite and mainframe operations; independent planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments; compiling and analyzing statistical data; written and verbal communication.  Ability to:  understand and apply departmental policies and procedures in relation to safety matters; communicate training materials to technical and non-technical staff; handle multiple tasks;  assist with crash and injury investigations; prepare and conduct oral presentations and train others; work outdoors (standing, walking, and bending) in variety of weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights for extended periods of time and climb up and down ladders; conduct facility and vehicle inspections; remain calm and effective under pressure; be pro-active and  work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.  A Valid Class "E" driver's license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional experience in a safety  program. Professional or paraprofessional experience in a safety program can substitute for a year for year experience for the degree.

AS A CANDIDATE, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC.) TO VERIFY MEETING THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.