SENIOR SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST

Senior Safety & Health Specialist

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities. The vision as a OneFDOT team is to serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do:

Senior Safety & Health Specialist I District Four I Director of Operations I District Safety Program

This position is responsible for promoting, monitoring, and ensuring workplace safety for all FDOT District 4 staff within the assigned area of responsibility, which includes supporting the District Safety Office mission. Contribute to the agency's mission of ensuring staff go home safely every day. The position requires both proactive and reactive office safety, field safety, roadway/roadside safety, as well as promoting vehicle/equipment safety. This position also assists in managing and supporting contract duties that support safety related programs, such as but not limited to; responding to, tracking hazardous materials, and spill cleanups. The position involves setting priorities, tracking and reporting incidents along with inspections, conducting training, and leading safety committees. Furthermore, these position duties will maintain compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Manual.

The difference you will make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How you will grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where you will work:

Safety Program I 3601 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982.

Your specific responsibilities:

Inspects Department buildings, grounds, equipment, and field operations for all assigned areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding industrial safety and health programs. Issues orders to shut down activities when judgment indicates that imminent danger to life and/or property exists. Reports findings of these inspections and recommends the appropriate corrective action to the responsible Cost Center Manager. Ensures that the noted deficiencies are corrected. Coordinates the Hazardous Materials Program to ensure that those employees involved are trained in the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with the relevant laws, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Inspects hazardous materials storage areas to ensure that fire protection is adequate. Ensures that employees in assigned area are properly trained in the selection and use of personal protective equipment and supervisors have trained their subordinates in the use of Safety Data Sheets. Coordinates in coordination with the District Emergency Operations Center (EOC), hazardous material spill response, including containment of spilled hazardous material; notification of authorities; evacuation of non-essential personnel; and, the cleanup and disposal of the contaminated material. Investigates crashes and personal injuries involving Department personnel and equipment by inspecting the crash site and other contributing factors. Reports the cause of these harmful events and identifies the corrective action that may prevent recurrence. Reviews, edits and/or returns for correction injury and/or accident reports that are prepared within assigned area. Develops and promulgate crash and injury trend analyses with recommendations for improvement. Provides on-the-job training and coordinates the training of employees on safety related activities within assigned areas. Prepares, maintains, and submits training reports. Assists in the development of Individual Training Plans to ensure that each employee in assigned area is properly trained to comply with the various industrial safety and health programs. Coordinates the use of the various types of safety testing equipment, including maintenance and tracking of use. Inspects field crews for compliance with proper set-up of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) activities during maintenance projects. Performs District specific duties which includes the following: Compiles and maintains all required documents, records, files, plans, certificates, registrations and memorandums, etc. pertaining to District wide safety and environmental issues in an electronic and/or hard copy format.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of: Industrial, construction, safety and building codes Methods and techniques in conducting training related to safety awareness and safe work practices Basic safety principles and practices Environmental, safety and health regulations and requirements Records retention system(s) Federal and state traffic control standards for practical use on job sites Skills in: Recognizing personal protective equipment requirements Problem solving techniques The use of personal computers, including microsoft office suite and mainframe operations Independent planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments Compiling and analyzing statistical data Written and verbal communication Ability to: Understand and apply departmental policies and procedures in relation to safety matters Communicate training materials to technical and non-technical staff Handle multiple tasks; assist with crash and injury investigations Prepare and conduct oral presentations and train others Work outdoors (standing, walking, and bending) in variety of weather conditions on various terrains and at various heights for extended periods of time and climb up and down ladders Conduct facility and vehicle inspections Remain calm and effective under pressure Be pro-active and work independently Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other job-related requirements:

Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. A valid Class "E" drivers license is required. Minimum qualifications: 5 years of professional experience in a safety program. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of the required experience. This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation; any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years; a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years. Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances State of Florida retirement package 10 paid holidays a year Generous vacation and sick leave Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for public college courses A variety of training opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special requirements:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates