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Tucson, Arizona, United States
Onsite
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Position Specific Summary
The Safety Specialist position at the City of Tucson's Business Services Department is responsible for supporting a safe and compliant work environment by partnering with internal departments to conduct occupational safety and health inspections, investigate workplace injuries, deliver trainings, perform job hazard assessments, ensure compliance, and facilitate safety meetings.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Safety & Health Loss Control Manager. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working Conditions
Must be able to work in an office environment and in the field.
Physical requirements, bending, climbing, crawling, standing and walking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, shoes, glasses, traffic vest, hard hat, N95 and hearing protection.
Occasional evening, weekend, and on-call work in response to safety incidents or operational needs. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training sessions, conferences, or to conduct inspections at remote City facilities.
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
ADA Accessibility Complaint Form
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-837-4190.
