Safety Specialist

1 day ago


Richland, Washington, United States Ben Franklin Transit Full time
Job Title: Safety Specialist

Ben Franklin Transit is seeking a highly skilled Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and auditing safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for our employees and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain effective worker safety and health plans, safety, security, and emergency management programs.
  • Assist in identifying and assessing training needs and develop written policies and procedures to implement provisions of WISHA/DOSH/OSHA and other regulations related to occupational safety and health.
  • Monitor health and safety legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate implications for Agency policies, programs, and operations.
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments to coordinate logistics of program implementation.
  • Coordinate and implement schedule for annual and mandated training and testing.
  • Investigate workplace incidents, safety complaints, and unsafe work conditions, following established guidelines and protocols.
  • Inspect vehicle accident scenes, injuries, and property damage; collect and preserve evidence, prepare investigative reports; participate in root cause analysis; make loss mitigation recommendations.
  • Identify risk reducing measures to avoid future accidents or injuries; recommend solutions; ensure resolution of issues/concerns.
  • Administer and/or assist in the Agency's claims management process; receive, monitor, and resolve claims or potential claims against the Agency, including citizen claims for damages and employee claims for on-the-job injuries.
  • Conduct hazard assessments, safety reviews, audits, and inspections; perform testing for fire/life safety, safety certification, and transit operations.
  • Prepare and manage security and emergency preparedness programs.
  • Notify management regarding compliance concerns.
  • Manage and maintain digital records and video libraries.
  • Assume duties of Safety Manager when needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Business/Management, Safety Management, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Three (3) years of experience in public transportation or other related public agency is required. Experience in Environmental Health and/or Safety or related field.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
Benefits:
  • Paid Holidays: 8 per year.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): GL hours for regular, full-time, and part-time exempt employees shall accrue according to length of service at the rates indicated below.
  • Retirement Plan: All Ben Franklin Transit employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Ben Franklin Transit offers two voluntary retirement savings plans.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Ben Franklin Transit offers Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • HRA Veba: Ben Franklin Transit provides this employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement that can be used for medical expenses.
  • Life Insurance: Ben Franklin Transit currently pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage ($35,000) for basic life and ($5,000) for accidental death and dismemberment.
  • Long Term Disability: Ben Franklin Transit offers long-term disability for employees through WA Health Care Authority Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program.
  • Wellness Program: The Wellness Program has been established to encourage employee health and fitness, both at work and at home.
  • Employee Assistance: An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is provided by Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist you and your family members.


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