Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist City of Virginia Beach - 3.7 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $57,012.80 - $88,358.40 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Requisition ID: 49101 Work Location: Public Utilities - Dam Neck facility Pay Range: G.25, $57,012.80 - $88,358.40 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: 5 day, Mon-Fri, 8am-5:00pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: Application Deadline: 6/1/26 Job Duties: The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking an individual to provide safety trainings and jobsite safety assessments. This individual will serve as the internal safety point of contact (POC) to address internal safety concerns, complete job safety analyses, develop safety plans, and conduct general safety awareness trainings. Special Requirements for Public Utilities, Operations & Maintenance: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs as we are a 24/7/365 department. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Duties include but are not limited to: Act as the Departmental Safety Representative and serve as the departmental safety point of contact (POC). Provide support to Occupational Health & Safety programs. Promotes short- and long-term safety program initiatives. Coordinate at a programmatic level with OSHA, VDOT, and Occupational Safety. Interpret Federal, State, municipal, and departmental safety regulations and communicate updates to departmental management. Provide oversight of confined space entries and, at times, serve as competent person. Coordinate the department's CDL training and safety program. Maintain complex records and prepare difficult reports to meet time sensitive schedules in accordance with City standards. Perform a variety of jobsite and workplace safety inspections and hazard assessments. Assist in work related accident investigations, including close call incidents. Enforce Departmental and Citywide safety policies. Respond, analyze and resolve safety concerns or escalate to City's Central Occupational Safety Office. Confront safety violations and take immediate action to rectify the violation. Coach and counsel employees in proper safety techniques. Provide viable solutions to identified hazards. Address safety concerns in a courteous, professional, and timely manner. Work independently within standard procedures and adapt when confronted with unusual circumstances. Lead the Departmental Safety Committee and champion initiatives to Division Managers and Director. Prepare reports and presentations to management on Safety concerns and violations Provide general awareness safety/hazardous work/OSHA training courses and coordinate with Occupational Safety & Health. Assess safety training needs and schedule courses appropriately. Formulate and effectively deliver safety related presentations. Maintain safety department-wide records and coordinate with the City's Central Occupational Safety Office for recordkeeping and policy enforcement. Perform annual review of Site Evacuation and Emergency Action Plans and complete companion exercise drill. Provide routine inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to ensure equipment is in compliance with manufacturers guidelines. Conduct AED, First Aid Kit, Stop the Bleed inspection and maintenance coordination. In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad. Official City Job Description: Working Conditions: Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus six (6) years experience in fields related to occupational safety which utilize the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and associated with such positions as safety inspector or safety instructor or other similar titles. Experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Motor Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: None Preferences: Safety instructor certifications and formal safety certifications Current non-restrictive commercial driver's license (CDL) Experience with heavy equipment safe operational practices Experience with CDL training standards and compliance requirements Prior working experience in Occupational Safety Compliance, Worksite Safety Hazard Mitigation, and Occupational Reporting Procedures Special Instructions: Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability. V RS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.