Job title: Senior Health and Safety Specialist
Company: City of Raleigh
Job description: Job DescriptionWe are hiring a Senior Health and Safety Specialist (Safety Coordinator), responsible for overseeing daily health and safety operations for assigned sectors within the Raleigh Water Department. This position serves as a key liaison between frontline Health and Safety Specialists and the Safety Program Manager, ensuring consistent implementation of safety protocols, coordinating training efforts, and leading incident investigations. The Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering a culture where safety is integrated into every task and decision.Our ideal candidate for the Safety Coordinator position embodies both technical expertise and leadership qualities. This person would understand the delicate balance between providing safety oversight and respecting operational autonomy, recognizing that their role is to guide, educate, and support rather than dictate or control.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Coordination:
- Oversees daily health and safety operations for assigned sector (Water Operations or Wastewater)
- Coordinates the workflow and training efforts of assigned Health and Safety Specialists
- Serves as liaison between frontline Health and Safety Specialists and the Safety Program Manager
- Attends Program Managers Meetings as the safety representative
- Conducts push team meetings with assistance from safety technicians
- Coordinates weekly safety meetings, including topics, materials, and follow-ups
Training Development and Delivery:
- Develops, coordinates, and delivers safety training to divisional staff
- Conducts Departmental Safety New Employee Orientation with the Program Manager
- Facilitates in-house safety training courses (Excavation, Forklift, Confined Space, First Aid, etc.)
- Coordinates training with third-party vendors when needed
- Maintains training records and submits them to the Intelex Training Management Repository
Incident Management and Investigation:
- Serves as primary investigator for employee incidents and accidents
- Manages the Intelex incident management process
- Establishes and analyzes root causes of incidents
- Proposes immediate and follow-up corrective actions
- Coordinates retraining/coaching for employees and supervisors as needed
- Conducts After Action Reviews with Divisional Leaders
Safety Inspections and Audits:
- Performs periodic building safety visits
- Oversees balanced inspection plans for all buildings and programs
- Partners with technicians on gas monitor inspections
- Schedules annual inspections of First Aid Kits in Fleet Vehicles
- Provides assistance for Corrective Action and Review processes
Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and five years of related workplace safety experienceORAn equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.Licensing and Certifications:
- OSHA 30-hour certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or related field
- Experience in water/wastewater utilities or a similar industrial environment
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Additional InformationADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work, and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light work.Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.When you join the City of Raleigh’s work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your “total rewards”. Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.To find out about the City’s benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh’s benefits.
Expected salary: $48389 – 78234 per year
Location: Raleigh, NC
Job date: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:54:48 GMT
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