Safety Specialist

10 years’ full-time paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional Safety Certification or two years of college education with a Professional Safety Certification and an additional 2 year full-time professional paid experience in construction safety management
Proficiency with Microsoft office and related spreadsheet and database software.
Good communication skills.

Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendations
Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees
Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends prebid, and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy
Performs other duties as assigned