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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I015 Safety Officer II/III in El Paso, Texas

Safety Officer IIOversees or assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational SafetyDivision Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident preventionand the safety program. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues arereferred to the supervisor.Safety officer IIIOversees or a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules andRegulations governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to thesupervisor but are handled at the occurrence.]Essential Duties:Safety Officer IIAdministers the hazardous substance spill contingency plan and emergency planning program.Maintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develops local policies, procedures,guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.Monitors compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for SpillPrevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature andaudio-visual material.Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes,recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations. Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety andhazardous materials; maintains training records. Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Safety Officer IIIMaintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district; develops local policies, procedures,guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.Monitors compliance with material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for SpillPrevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature andaudio-visual material.Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes,recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety andhazardous materials; maintains training records.Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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