Safety Officer

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Safety Officer in the Department of Emergency Management. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs professional level work assisting with the coordination of the City's Safety and Health Programs, and performs related duties as assigned.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

• The salary range for this position is $75,985.29 - $113,977.94 annually.
  • Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
• Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy *
  • * Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City 
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial safety, occupational health, public administration or closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs, Public Sector experience is preferred.
• Note:  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist is desirable at time of application and must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire as condition of continued employment.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.  Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable: OSHA 500 certificate.
• Desirable: Certification from an organization equivalent to ISHM, ASSE, or the BCSP.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Safety Professional Certification (if applicable)
3) Industrial Hygienist Certification (if applicable)

*Please attach the applicable documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. 

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%)     -     Tuesday, April 8, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview      -     Tuesday, April 15, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)


All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Salary : $75,985 - $113,978