Safety Officer I Unit Risk Manager Pack Unit 27) EXTENDED
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Job Description
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
I. JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine safety and health program work. Work involves assisting with the development of safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and assisting in investigating accidents. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Conducts inspections of unit operations and facilities to ensure compliance with established risk management guidelines policies and procedures; prepares evaluative reports; recommends improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepares responses to requests for information related to unit operations and activities.
B. Assists in investigating reported hazards accidents injuries fires and other incidents; inspects construction remodeling and renovation sites to ensure compliance with safety standards; conducts Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) site assessments; and prepares inspection and investigative reports and recommendations.
C. Assists unit administration during situations that pose an imminent threat of death or serious injury; assists in implementing appropriate corrective action; and prepares reports and maintains contact with other departments and regional staff.
D. Monitors the use maintenance and storage of hazardous materials safety equipment and devices; and monitors environmental factors operating procedures safety procedures contamination and pollution.
E. Assists in developing implementing and conducting safety-training programs; ensures compliance with training requirements and documentation; and provides technical assistance.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH
EMAIL
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this
position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if
minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office
**Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 09/17/25. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education Experience and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. One year full-time wage-earning experience in criminal justice risk management or a related field (e.g. loss control workers compensation environmental science occupational safety or industrial hygiene). Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
3. Successful completion of the Alternate Unit Risk Manager (AURM) Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) or Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) certification programs preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of risk management program operations practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.
4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
5. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.
6. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
7. Skill to evaluate document report and ensure compliance with policies procedures laws rules and regulations.
8. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
9. Skill to plan develop and conduct effective safety training programs.
10. Skill to direct activities and operations in hazardous situations or incidents.
11. Skill to operate environmental- health- and safety-related instruments and equipment preferred.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop crawl twist reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs and ladders identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry 45 lbs. and over perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours excessive heat cold dry atmosphere excessive or intermittent noise dust fumes smoke gases silica asbestos slippery or uneven walking surfaces working at heights working on ladders or scaffolding and traveling by car van bus and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone specialized environmental- health- and safety-related equipment and devices dolly and automobile.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
