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Form of workThis position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
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CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
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About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for a Safety Specialist IV to join our Office of Transportation Safety (OTS), located in the Denver Metro area. You will provide expertise and guidance regarding the development and implementation of OSHA construction safety training for all CDOT's employees. OTS relies on this position to increase visibility, presence, comprehension, and proper use of Excellence in Safety products and other Headquarters-developed, statewide safety initiatives. You will assist with gathering data, recommending programs, developing and delivering training, as well as providing oversight and consultation for applicable stakeholders and implement new products and programs based on organizational needs.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work directly with Regional Safety Officers to identify compliance needs and develop training for our employee population in areas such as confined space entry, fall protection, and other related areas of safety compliance.
Work with stakeholders to develop and deliver protocols, products and training targeting CDOT engineering staff responsible for reviewing contractor Safety Management Plans and inspecting CDOT project sites.
Read, comprehend, and recommend revisions to submitted safety plans for compliance with current OSHA 1910/1926 standards.
Manage, review incidents, and provide summary reports.
Perform field assessments in work zones and other work environments to determine safety needs and whether existing safety programs and products provide value.
Provide remote and on-site professional advice and recommendations concerning compliance with safety related CDOT policy/procedures, applicable laws, codes, regulations, specifications, standards, and industry best practices.
Function as an occupational safety subject-matter expert resource. Research and give advice in response to specific requests and from data gathered from incident reports, safety trends, and industry standards.
Use organizational leading and lagging indicators, employee feedback, industry best practices, and field assessments to identify opportunities for improvement in safety services aligned with department goals.
Be available and highly mobile to create a personal venue for employee feedback and evaluate performance to improve QA/QC of current and future safety products.
Train employees on proper safety procedures, PPE use, ergonomics, tool use and safe driving behaviors.
Support CDOT employees in a safety capacity during emergencies or when assigned by CDOT management. Serve as a member of the Headquarters Region 1 Emergency Response Team.
Ensure new and existing safety programs are meeting the needs of the organization's internal stakeholders.
Perform regular audits by way of employee evaluations, feedback forms, employee interaction and analysis of leading and lagging data from CDOT databases.
Attend statewide and regional meetings and provide relevant information on safety programs and initiatives.
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
- Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week
- Approximately 40% spent in the field, 60% spent in the office
- Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
- Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
- Required to operate CDOT vehicles
- Required to work in proximity to heavy traffic, in all weather conditions, and on variable terrain
Minimum Qualifications
7 years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the Major Job Duties with 3 of those years primarily focused on occupational safety and health, or in OSHA Construction Safety (examples include, trenching and shoring, confined space entry, etc.).
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field
AND 3 years of full-time professional work experience primarily focused on occupational safety and health, or in OSHA Construction Safety (examples include, trenching and shoring, confined space entry, etc.).
OR
A master's degree degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field
AND one year of full-time professional work experience primarily focused on occupational safety and health, or in OSHA Construction Safety (examples include, trenching and shoring, confined space entry, etc.).
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field.
Examples of OSHA Safety experience: conducting safety audits; interpreting and applying OSHA regulations and standards (29 CFR 1910 and 1926); developing and providing OSHA safety training; analyzing non-compliance situations, violations, or hazards; actively working with all levels in an organization to prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace; reviewing and action upon safety complaints.
Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
Knowledge and experience with OSHA Construction regulations (CFR 1910/1926) and general understanding of loss control and risk management concepts, safety plan review, and worker's compensation law.
Experience in health and safety-related issues in the construction industry is preferred but not necessary.
Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or a closely related degree.
Possess a Certified Safety Professional certification by the American Board of Safety.
Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Passion for safety.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
Fluency in MSWord, MS Excel, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate inform...
