Safety and Compliance Officer - State of Idaho

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?
At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.
 
 ITD is hiring for a Safety and Compliance Officer for our District 1 office in Coeur d'Alene. This position will review, develop, and coordinate ITD's Safety and Training programs. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of highway maintenance or construction as well as excellent communication skills.
 
 A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Examples of duties:

Safety

Typical responsibilities:

• Report and track accidents and injuries.
• Investigates incidents, accidents and injuries, and prepares reports outlining root cause(s) and contributing factors, as well as recommendations for prevention of future occurrences, including possible procedural changes.
• Reviews and inspects project traffic control to ensure mobility, safety, consistency and compliance with all applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Follows up on recommendations to ensure that needed changes are implemented.
• Conducts field investigations to review and evaluate construction and maintenance activities, including making recommendations to improve and ensure safety by proactively recognizing and preventing or mitigating hazards.
• Follows up with District Engineer and Employee Safety and Risk Manager to ensure improvements have been made.
• Monitors contractor and department buildings, equipment operations, and work procedures for safety practices, standards, and compliance.
• Analyzes near-miss incidents and makes preventative recommendations based upon that analysis.
• Recommends corrective action to prevent accidents; schedules, coordinates and conducts safety meetings.
• Oversee the Federal Motor Carrier CDL drug testing policies.

Training

Typical responsibilities:

• Work with the district trainer to assess safety training needs.
• Recommends safety training.
• Instructs, and coordinates safety training in conjunction with the district trainer.
• Helps the district trainer to develop and deliver safety training courses.

Administrative

Typical responsibilities:

• Investigates industrial and vehicular accidents to gather information and evidence for defense of tort claims made against the department.
• Works with Department of Administration in processing tort claims.
• May appear as witness in court; works with the departments DAGs or assigned attorneys to gather information and evidence for defense of the department.
• Prepares and maintains safety and tort claim correspondence, reports, and records.
• May monitor district medical testing and hearing programs.

 Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Inspecting highway construction and maintenance project activities for safety practices and compliance with specifications and standards. 
• Recognizing potential safety hazards and recommending corrective action. 
• Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to civil rights pertaining to highway construction and maintenance projects; 
• Preparing written reports; 
• Making oral presentations before groups.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. 

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.