Safety Program Officer

The Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) is seeking a conscientious and proactive Safety Program Officer (Sr. Safety & Health Specialist) to lead safety operations in a large and complex department comprised of 10 divisions including Fleet Management Facility Operations the Seattle Animal Shelter and more.

The Safety Program Officer is a key member of the Human Resources Division and the sole safety professional for FAS. This position collaborates across work groups divisions and with other City personnel to promote a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees. Success in this role hinges on the ability to build collaborative relationships connect with a diverse staff in a broad scope of positions and center equity in all operations as well as a commitment to promoting a safe and healthy work culture. Additionally you will need to combine the energy and passion for establishing programs often found in start-up cultures with the strategy of implementing within a government organization with many stakeholders and formal processes for review all as a team of one.

Interviews for this position are anticipated on Oct. 28 2025.

• Advise all levels of management and employees on safe work practices.

• Write in-depth safety programs forms and processes on topics such as respiratory protection fall protection vehicle safety and caring for stray animals.

• Proactively research new fields to adopt safety procedures and best practices.

• Lead department compliance with state and federal regulations such as reporting training and posting requirements.

• Administer the return-to-work program to help injured employees return to full duty after a workplace injury.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for interactions with the Workers Compensation Unit.

• Partner with Sr. HR Business Partners and the HR Leave Administrator to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Be an active member of safety committees facilitate discussion and be a subject matter expert in helping to resolvesafety concerns that are raised.

• Provide in-person and virtual trainings and safety orientations such as new employee onboarding emergencypreparedness and accident prevention.

• Spend time in the field with work units to understand their scope of work and help identify preventative safety solutions.

• Plan develop and track mandatory and voluntary safety training.

• Conduct in-person site inspections and safety audits and make recommendations for risk mitigation.

• Administer the departments Commercial Driver License (CDL) drug and alcohol testing program.

• Oversee annual hearing conservation program for eligible employees.

• Audit incident investigations identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions as needed.

• Work with management to implement recommendations and lessons learned for continuous quality improvement with respect to workforce health and safety.

• Prepare department-wide communications for major health or safety events.

• Coordinate ergonomic assessments and ensure implementation of recommendations.

• Respond to accident scenes and emergent safety situations and work collaboratively with emergency response personnel.

• Represent FAS at the Citywide Safety Officers meeting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health Safety Toxicology Industrial Hygiene Human Resources Public Administration or a related field;

Experience: Three years of experience in a safety health or related field.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of theclass.)

• Expertise in safety rules regulations and programming in the public sector.
  
  
• Experience in ADA Workers Comp and/or leave administration.

• Knowledge and experience in creating and maintaining safety performance metrics.

• Knowledge and experience conducting investigations and report drafting.

• Demonstrated skills including excellent oral and written communication and training skills.

• Effective listening and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences ranging from front-line employees to senior leadership.

• Intermediate skill levels in use of Microsoft Excel for data management manipulation and analysis.

• Highly developed organizational project management and program design skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Health and Safety professional certification (e.g. CSP CIH CHSTOHST) or related certifications.

Additional Information:
This position is classified as a Safety and Health Specialist Senior. It is Civil Service represented FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $54.28 - $63.19 per hour.

Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience knowledge skills and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check:Applicants must successfully pass a background check which will be conducted in accordance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Driving Record: A current FULL driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Why work at the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior our personal commitments and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture we seek employees who will engage in theRace and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures unlearn the way things have always been done and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services please send an email to FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process please contact us.

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