Safety Officer (Risk Specialist Ii) - Extended

The Position

• Highly collaborative: You can take direction from and advise teams to work towards a common goal. You enjoy working with teams from diverse personal and professional backgrounds and are flexible in how you collaborate.
• Detail Orientated: You have exceptional attention to detail and follow best practices for quality assurance in your work.
• Equity Focused: You understand the connection between equity and the work we do. You will place an equity framework on projects and programs that you oversee or participate in by building effective two-way dialogue with underrepresented communities.
• Problem-solving: You can combine your understanding of regulations and other requirements with real-world situations to develop solutions and improvements to the Bureau’s safety programs.
• Adaptable: youcan look at established processes and identify and implement changes and improvements, whether through training or technology adaptation.

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their résumé and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

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  Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques of developing and administering a comprehensive risk management and safety program.
• Knowledge of the Federal and state laws and regulations governing workplace occupational health and safety, risk management, asset protection and workers’ compensation.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for insurance, tort risk management, employee health and safety, and chemical and hazardous materials programs, and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate employee training programs on occupational health and safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.

• High school diploma/GED
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience related to industrial hazards and workplace safety
• Driver’s license: must possess a valid state driver’s license

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Construction Management, or Healthcare - related fields preferred

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between February 5, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answers to Supplemental Questions

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

• Your answers to the Supplemental Questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions..
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your answers to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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  City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations