Safety Specialist II
Core
Administers and enforces safety programs for water and wastewater operations across a state footprint, ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations while managing safety budgets and training.
Role type
State-level safety program administrator and subject matter expert
Builds
Compliance with federal/state safety regulations, safety training programs, and incident response protocols
Domain
Water and wastewater utilities / Occupational Health and Safety
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis | Client delivery (internal operations)
Required skills
OSHA compliance, safety audit execution, incident investigation and root cause analysis, safety program development, budget management for safety equipment, training program design, hazardous materials coordination, regulatory interpretation, stakeholder engagement, data analytics for safety metrics
Preferred skills
CSP or CHMM certification, OSHA 501 training, experience with environmental health and safety regulations
Technologies
Word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management, presentation software
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, and enforce safety programs in compliance with OSHA rules; Conduct safety audits and field inspections; Investigate injuries and incidents and perform root cause analysis; Develop and maintain employee training programs; Administer budgets for safety training, tools, and PPE; Serve as subject matter expert for regulators and staff; Coordinate SDS, chemical exposure, and spill prevention efforts; Respond to emergency situations
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor with leadership responsibilities