Senior District 3 Safety Representative

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe and effective transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT is seeking a qualified OSHA Specialist to support and advance employee safety across District 3.

This position coordinates closely with WYDOTs Employee Safety Program to ensure district employees receive appropriate safety training and comply with WYDOT safety-related policies and procedures as well as state and federal safety regulations. The OSHA Specialist plays a critical role in promoting a safe working environment for all WYDOT employees.

• Coordinate with the WYDOT Employee Safety Program to implement safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with WYDOT safety policies OSHA standards and state and federal safety requirements
• Develop deliver and document formal and informal safety training program
• Certify and instruct employees in required safety practices and procedures
• Serve as a safety resource for District 3 employees and leadership
• Represent District 3 on safety-related matters and initiatives

• See notes for eligibility
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

• Ensures employees attain and apply all aspects of personal and workplace safety.
• Collaborates with WYDOT supervisors and department management.
• Takes proactive steps through site visits and incident investigations to ensure the district employees apply personaland workplace safety.
• Collaborates with district facilities coordinator on annual informal inspections of all of the districts facilities to ensureall safety compliance is being utilized.
• Completes inspection reports and tracks documented deficiencies and the corrective actions.
• Provides on-the-job training during routine and special surveys for inspections.
• Provides technical assistance and training to ensure any identified hazards are corrected.
• Assists reviewing current safety policies and procedures including current program/crew safety programs.
• Attend and support crew and job site safety meetings.
• Prepare training materials and training aids.
• Coordinate training sites and schedules.
• Provide guidance training and best-shared practices.
• Research develop and propose best practices in safe operating procedures and policies.
• Aid in updating and developing WYDOT Safety manuals and policies.
• Create and manage electronic forms and utilize WYDOTs safety management and computer database systems.
• Create data analysis reports.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to those with OSHA 10.
Preference may be given to those with 30 Hours Instructor certification.
Preference may be given to those with First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult Child Infant) certification.
Preference may be given to those with Hazardous Materials Specialist certification.
Preference may be given to that with knowledge of report writing.
Preference may be given to those with knowledge of the federal and state rules regulations policies practices and procedures regarding safety.
**Agency requires applicant possess a valid drivers license.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of the federal and state rules regulations policies practices and procedures regarding safety.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety and their application to industry other commercial enterprises government private organizations etc.
• Knowledge of safety inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of accident investigation techniques.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel required

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12)month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.

045- Department of Transportation- Chief Engineer- District Administration

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.