Transportation Occupational Safety Specialist Trainee - Marshall County

JOB
The Transportation Occupational Safety Specialist Trainee will report to the District Headquarters. Position performs entry-level work to assist in administering an occupational safety program designed to ensure compliance with all federal and state workplace safety requirements in a district of the Department of Transportation. Assists in reviewing work practices, worksites, and facilities to identify unsafe conditions. Works with higher level safety specialists to inform supervisors and managers and to identify and correct workplace safety problems. Assist higher level specialists to ensure hazardous wastes are disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Participates in classroom and on-the-job training and certification programs covering various aspects of occupational safety. Performs other related duties as required.Pay Grade 14

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Keeps records and makes oral or written reports of all investigations and inspections• Assists in the development of cost-effective methods to correct hazardous conditions• Assists in developing and conducting employee safety training programs• May assist in developing areas of specializations such as chain saw training, ergonomics, lead safety inspections, traffic control, qualitative/fit testing, etc.• Assists higher level specialists in researching literature, standards, laws, and rules to provide management with solutions to safety related problems• Assists in providing counseling and other support services for employees• Receives classroom and on-the-job training pertaining to evaluating work sites for hazardous conditions• Responds to requests from management and work force in a timely fashion regarding safety issues• Participates in training to improve safety, industrial hygiene and communication skills• Assists higher level specialists in regular inspections of sites to ascertain types of wastes produced, sources and volumes of waste, disposal methods, compliance with laws and regulations• Assists in performing field reviews of employee work practices for compliance with state and federal work site safety regulations• May attend monthly safety meetings with higher level specialists in each of the district organizational units• Assists in inspecting and sampling work sites and structures for presence of asbestos• Assists with inspection of vehicles traveling interstate highways and carrying hazardous waste• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in safety or industrial hygiene.• Substitution: Full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or industrial maintenance may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • No prior experience is required. This is the entry-level classification in this series.