Position Information

At the Lubbock District Office, we have three core values: Improve our safety, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. Lubbock District is looking for a Safety Officer II-IV. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Job Code/Title

Pay Grade/Annual Salary Range

I015 Safety Officer II

B19: $45,244.00 - $72,408.00

I016 Safety Officer III

B21: $51,278.00 - $82,901.00

I017 Safety Officer IV

B23: $58,184.00 - $94,913.00

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Oversees the district safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Administers the hazardous substance spill contingency plan and emergency planning program
• Maintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develops local policies, procedures,
  
  guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program
• Administers the violence prevention program.
• Assists or serves as the Substance Control Officer
• Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo
• Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local
  
  rules and regulations.
• Monitors district's underground fuel storage tanks for compliance and assists with disposal of hazardous material
  
  wastes.
• Processes damage property claims and/or assists with tort claims and open records requests
• Reviews and evaluates work orders for hazardous materials related consultant work; assists with and coordinates disposal
  
  of hazardous material wastes; inventories work areas for hazardous materials and general housekeeping.
• Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and
  
  audio-visual material.
• Inspects equipment and work areas.
• Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes,
  
  recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Investigates highway fatalities in the district and monitors excessive accident locations
• Monitors workers' compensation records.
• Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and
  
  hazardous materials; maintains training records.
• Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention
• Provides safety information for bulletin boards and employees
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety , Industrial Technology, Business Admin or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Safety Officer II: 1 year experience*; Safety Officer II: 2 years' experience*; Safety Officer III: 3 years experience*

• • *Experience in occupational safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas.
  • (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have OR obtain within one year from date of employment, one of the following professional safety designations : (1)
  
  Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC); (2 ) General Industry/Construction Industry Outreach Instructor or Certified Safety and Health
  
  and Health Official (CSHO); (3) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or
  
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or (4) equivalent training or certification as determined by the Occupational Safety Division
  
  (OCC).
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  
  *Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not
  
  authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee
  
  in this position.

Competencies:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information
  
  and information technology related systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Industrial hygiene methods
• Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
• Environmental hazardous materials disposal methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Investigative practices and procedures
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
  
  external
• Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
  
  understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Developing and giving presentations
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.