Safety Officer II (OSHCON Safety Consultant)(00053702)
Organization
: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Primary Location
: Texas-Waco
Work Locations
: Waco Field Office (454-WACFO)801 Austin Ave.Ste 840Waco76701
Job
: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Employee Status
: Regular
Schedule
: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Travel
: Yes, 50 % of the TimeState Job Code : 2731Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 19
Salary (Pay Basis)
: 5,334.00-5,334.00(Monthly)
Number of Openings
: 1
Overtime Status
: Exempt
Job Posting
: Oct 21, 2025, 2 : 00 : 50 PM
Closing Date
: Ongoing
Description
Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is hiring! DWC administers and operates the Texas workers’ compensation system. DWC regulates the workers’ compensation system, settles disputes, provides customer service, promotes workplace safety, and ensures compliance with state laws. DWC is located in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.
Benefits of working at TDI :
- Flexible work schedules.
- Work-life-balance.
- 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
- 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
- 20+ holidays every year.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Free parking.
- 401(k) and 457 Programs.
- State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
- Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).
- Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
- Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Safety Officer II (OSHCON Safety Consultant) Waco
This position with the Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) Program performs moderately complex (journey-level) safety and health program work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The OSHCON Safety Consultant performs advanced inspections and technical consultation services to reduce safety and health risk in a wide variety of worksites and industries throughout the assigned territory. OSHCON consultants enjoy a rewarding career helping Texas employers understand and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, identify and correct hazards, and develop effective safety and health programs in a non-regulatory capacity. OSHCON consultants receive ongoing professional development and training and hone their occupational safety and health skills by working with different employers in a variety of industries.
This position :
This is a teleworking position that requires you to work from home and travel to the employer's work sites. The employee must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hurs.Provides consultation services in accordance with the consultation policy and procedure manual (CPPM), and the OSHCON Program Resource Guide (OPRG); provides technical consultations to employers, safety consultations may be required commensurate with education and training. Provides program assistance in developing and implementing effective safety and health programs.May assist in providing training, orientation, and field observation to new OSHCON safety consultants and other Workplace Safety staff when necessary.Promotes the OSHCON Program as appropriate; conducts Safety and Health presentations before professional groups and trade organizations with the direction of the OSHCON program management; serves on committees and workshops, and leads project teams.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
This position requires :
Two years of experience in occupational safety and health program work.Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in safety, health, management, or a related field is generally preferred.Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health programs.Regular work attendance.For positions that require driving as an essential function of the position, add the language below :
Travel is required up to 50% of the Time. If travel is over 10%, you must maintain a state of Texas driver’s license.Skill : Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws.Ability : Satisfy the requirements to maintain a fully qualified driving status.Additional job details :
You must submit a writing sample with your application.The interview will include a writing test.Preferences for this position include :
Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or other safety and health certification (CSHO, OHST, ASP, CSP, CIH) preferred.
This position requires demonstrated knowledge of :
State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programsPrinciples of industrial health and hygiene.Federal occupational safety and health laws, codes, and standards to comply with OSHA regulations.Conduct surveys, audits, and inspections to ensure a safe environment and compliance with health and safety rules and standards.Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate safety and health programs and to communicate effectively.Implement safety education and training, health and safety awareness, and publicity programs.Technical equipment calibration and maintenance.Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Computers and related software.This position requires demonstrated skill in :
Problem solving and critical thinking.Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.Using personal state-issued computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.Plan effectively; evaluate situations quickly, express ideas clearly and concisely.Manage competing priorities to meet deadlines, goals, and quality standards.This position requires the demonstrated ability to :
Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.Work both independently and as a team player.Apply critical thinking to interpret and convey the requirements of laws, directives, and procedures to devise solutions for problems.Develop practical and written processes for training programs, assessment and evaluation methods, and work instructions and learning objectives.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers and employees at all levels of the agency.Work harmoniously with fellow employees in an effective, results-oriented, productive team environment.Drive privately-owned motor vehicle to and from meetings, consultation activities, training, and other work assignments.Military Employment Preference
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Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following :
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