SAFETY OFFICER

SAFETY OFFICER

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SAFETY OFFICER

Salary

$2,320.68 - $2,597.00 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38358

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

HRD-RISK MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

03/05/2026

Closing Date

3/11/2026 9:00 AM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division: Risk Management

Reporting Location: Multiple Locations

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm & On Call *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This Safety Officer position will be specifically tasked with tactical-level hazard and threat identification, assessment, and control regarding chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive risk factors.

Tasks include conducting work observations, facility inspections, and audits to evaluate safety-related programs and needs. The goal is to provide recommendations for improvements. Key duties include inspecting work sites to assess safe work practices and working conditions. The Safety Officer will also evaluate, develop, conduct both field and in-house safety training programs and Safety Committee functions, ensuring their effectiveness. This position will investigate incidents/injuries to determine root causes and recommend corrective action. Furthermore, the incumbent will oversee the implementation, monitoring of industrial hygiene and safety related medical surveillance programs including Respiratory Protection Programs. The Safety Officer will also prepare, analyze, and evaluate statistical data to provide information for trends and solutions to work- related problems. Driving to various City of Houston locations is an essential function of this position. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Periodically, serves on-call for after-hour incident investigations. When TIER I level is activated, employee must report to a specified City location.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position may require lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds), and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. The position may also require climbing and/or certain body contortions.

There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Completion of advanced training resulting in certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience in Safety Administration or a closely related field are required. Pertinent professional experience may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference given to candidates with experience in Occupational Safety and Health or related field. Completion of advanced training resulting in certification as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), Transitional Safety Professional (TSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), and Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

The salary range is pay grade: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)395-6032.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)395-6032. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

02

Which scenario best describes your completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field

• None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have in Safety Administration?

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 7 years

• 7 years to less than 9 years

• 9 or more years

• None of the above

04

What area is your degree of concentration?

• Business Administration

• Technology

• Public Administration

• Engineering

• Occupational Safety and Health

• Public Health

• Environmental Sciences

• Other

• None of the above

05

How many years of applied knowledge and experience do you have in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation?

• Zero (0) to one (1) year of knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation.

• One (1) year but less than three (3) years of knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation.

• Three (3) years but less than five (5) years of knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation.

• Five (5) years but less than seven (7) years of knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation.

• Seven (7) years or more of knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation.

• No experience in Occupational Health and Safety and Worker's Compensation.

06

Indicate your level of professional experience conducting safety training, in group settings?

• Less than One (1) year of professional experience conducting safety training, in group settings.

• One (1) year, but less than two (2) years of professional experience conducting safety training, in group settings.

• Two (2) years but less than four (4) years of professional experience conducting safety training, in group settings.

• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years of professional experience conducting safety training, in group settings.

• No relevant experience.

07

Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook.

• INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook.

• ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

• EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (VLOOKUP, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook.

• I have no experience in working with Microsoft Office Products.

08

Do you have any of the following Certificates/Licenses pertaining to safety? (Check all that apply)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

• Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)

• Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)

• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

• Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 500 or 501).

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration 500 Course (OSHA 501)

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training (40 Hour HAZWOPER)

• Defensive Driving Instructor Training (DDC Instructor

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor Training (ARC CPR/First Aid Instructor)

• None of the above

09

Please describe your previous experience working with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and/or Explosive hazards and threats.

10

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of selection?

• Yes

• No

11

Are you currently a City of Houston Human Resources Employee?

• Yes

• No

Required Question