Job Details

ID #11903356
State Wyoming
City Sheridan
Job type Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source State of Wyoming
Showed 2021-04-06
Date 2021-02-22
Deadline 2021-04-23
Category Internet engineering
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OSHA Specialist

Wyoming, Sheridan, 82801 Sheridan USA

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe and effective transportation system for the State of Wyoming. This position will coordinate with WYDOT's Employee Safety Program to ensure district employees are trained and adhering to WYDOT's safety-related policies and procedures, as well as state and federal safety requirements. We are currently seeking an OSHA Specialist to ensure a safe working environment for all WYDOT employees through training, certifying, and instructing formal and informal training classes. This position will be located in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Enjoy all historic western Sheridan at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, including hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golf, and the famous WYO Rodeo! And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!

Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 jennifer.sullivan@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
  • Ensures employees attain and apply all aspects of personal and workplace safety.

  • Collaborates with WYDOT supervisors and department management.

  • Takes proactive steps through site visits and incident investigations to ensure district employees are applying personal and workplace safety.

  • Collaborates with district facilities coordinator on annual informal inspections of all of the district's facilities to ensure all safety compliance is utilized.

  • Completes inspection reports and tracks documented deficiencies and corrective actions.

  • Provides on-the-job training during routine and special surveys for inspections.

  • Provides technical assistance and training to ensure any identified hazards are corrected.

  • Assists with review of current safety policies and procedures, including current program/crew safety programs.

  • Attend and support crew and job site safety meetings.

  • Prepare training materials and training aids.

  • Coordinate training sites and schedules.

  • Provide guidance, training, and best-shared practices.

  • Research, develop, and propose best practices in safe operating procedures and policies.

  • Aid in updating and developing WYDOT Safety manuals and policies.

  • Create and manage electronic forms and utilize WYDOT's safety management and computer database systems.

  • Create data analysis reports.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with OSHA 10 certification

Preference may be given to those with 30 Hours Instructor certification

Preference may be given to those with First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) certification

Preference may be given to those with Hazardous Materials Specialist certification

Agency requires applicant possess a valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of report writing.

  • Knowledge of the federal and state rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures regarding safety.

  • Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety and their application to industry, other commercial enterprises, government, private organizations, etc.

  • Knowledge of safety inspection procedures.

  • Knowledge of accident investigation techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically with OSHA)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Travel required

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt

  • The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

  • E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Administration

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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