Lead Safety Officer
Texas Department of Transportation
Houston, TX 77007
$61,184 - $99,658 a year
Description
TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a skilled and committed professional to serve as its Lead Safety Officer. This challenging and rewarding role is critical to the district's safety culture. The selected candidate will make assignments and serve as the lead worker overseeing the daily activities of the district's safety officers. If you have a proven track record in developing and sustaining an organization's safety culture, we encourage you to explore this opportunity to positively impact the district's numerous functional areas.
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Oversees or a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
- Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
- Assists or serves as the Substance Control Officer.
- Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
- Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.
- Inspects equipment and work areas.
- Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes, recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Monitors workers' compensation records.
- Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains training records.
- Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health or closely related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 3 years of experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or safety related work activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Must have OR obtain within one year from date of employment, one of the following professional safety designations:
- Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC)
- General Industry/Construction Industry Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health and Health Official (CSHO)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Equivalent training or certification as determined by the Occupational Safety Division (OCC)
Competencies:
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Extensive knowledge of:
- Investigative practices and procedures
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Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
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Expert skill in:
- Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
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Proficient skill in:
- Scheduling work assignments
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Interpreting applicable information
- Instructing others
- Conducting hearings, interviews, and investigations
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Standing - prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- This role requires work during emergency response operations, which may be occur during either the day or night shift as warranted by operational needs.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information