SAFETY RISK AGENCY DIRECTOR

SAFETY RISK AGENCY DIRECTOR

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SAFETY RISK AGENCY DIRECTOR

Salary

$3,831.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-922-011526-AM

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Influential position dedicated to the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work culture. In addition, conducts impactful training programs for employees at all levels in the organization, from new hire orientations to department teams.

This position is designated as an essential role employee during emergency situations involving safety concerns and requires immediate availability to respond as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This role functions as the Safety Managerand is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment across all operations. The role focuses on hazard identification, risk mitigation, employee training, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of safety practices. Working collaboratively with leadership, employees, and external partners, this position promotes a strong culture of safety while aligning operational activities with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and organizational goals. In this role, you will:

• Conduct field inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, assess work practices, and recommend corrective and preventative actions to reduce safety and environmental risks.

• Manage the Compliance Safety Management System to track incidents, inspections, audits, training, JSAs, action items, and key safety performance metrics.

• Collaborate with management, Port Captains, engineers, vessel crews, and external partners to evaluate hazardous work processes and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and industry best practices.

• Develop, implement, and oversee employee safety training programs, including new hire orientations, recurrent training, emergency response, and on-the-job instruction.

• Maintain, revise, and distribute the Board’s Safety Manual, safety policies, JSAs, and training materials to ensure alignment with current standards and guidance.

• Establish annual safety and training goals, analyze KPIs (including TRIR), prepare reports and lessons learned, and present findings to leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Serve as Chair of the Board Safety Committee, facilitating bi-monthly meetings to review incidents, determine corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture.

• Coordinate safety initiatives across departments and with external entities, including Risk Management, Facilities, Harbor Police/Fire Vessel, Legal, and NOPB.

• Oversee safety supplies, training resources, and budgets to support effective safety and compliance programs.

• Administer the Motor Vehicle Safety Program by reviewing driving records, coordinating driver training, addressing unsafe driving complaints, and managing insurance-related requirements.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:This position will be filled as a Safety Risk Agency Director

Work Schedule:This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance options

• Long Term Disability Plan

• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

• Ship Shape Wellness Program

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

April McKnight

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3277

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you included ALL of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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• No

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Are you currently an employee of the Port of New Orleans?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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