Safety Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of Henderson, NV
Location: Henderson, NV 89052
Description:
Salary: $75,985.29 - $113,977.94 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0307MAR25-P-AG
Department: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Safety Officer in the Department of Emergency Management. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, performs professional level work assisting with the coordination of the City's Safety and Health Programs, and performs related duties as assigned.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.
Click here to learn more about the Department of Emergency Management.
Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Safety Professional Certification (if applicable)
3) Industrial Hygienist Certification (if applicable)
*Please attach the applicable documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
WORK WEEK
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
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For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
02
Which best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university with major course work in industrial safety, occupational health, public administration or a closely related field?
03
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
04
How many years of full-time professional level experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours
05
Please list each position where you gained professional level experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs.For each position where you gained this experience please include the following: 1) Employer Name2) Job Title3) Dates of EmploymentYour answer will be compared to the work experience on your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Any relevant experience that you would like considered towards your total years of experience must be listed in both your answer below AND in the work experience section of your application.If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
06
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
07
Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
08
Are you a Certified Safety Professional?
09
Are you a Certified Industrial Hygienist?
10
If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check as a condition of continued employment?
11
If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two (2) years as a condition of continued employment?
12
Desirable: Do you possess an OSHA 500 certificate?
13
Desirable: Do you have any other certifications from an organization equivalent to ISHM, ASSE, or the BCSP? If so, please list them below and attach a copy of your certification to your application.
Required Question
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0307MAR25-P-AG
Department: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Safety Officer in the Department of Emergency Management. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, performs professional level work assisting with the coordination of the City's Safety and Health Programs, and performs related duties as assigned.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- The salary range for this position is $75,985.29 - $113,977.94 annually.
- Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
- Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy *
- * Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Leave and Holidays Policy
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.
Click here to learn more about the Department of Emergency Management.
Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial safety, occupational health, public administration or closely related field
- Five (5) years of experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs, Public Sector experience is preferred.
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist is desirable at time of application and must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire as condition of continued employment.
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
- Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
- Desirable: OSHA 500 certificate.
- Desirable: Certification from an organization equivalent to ISHM, ASSE, or the BCSP.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Safety Professional Certification (if applicable)
3) Industrial Hygienist Certification (if applicable)
*Please attach the applicable documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
- Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
- Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
- Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
- Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
- Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
- Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
- Management Staff - $2,000 annually
- Executive Staff - $2,500 annually
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
- Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
- From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
- Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
- Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
- Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
- Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK
- Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
- IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university with major course work in industrial safety, occupational health, public administration or a closely related field?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- The degree I possess is not in industrial safety, occupational health, public administration or a closely related field.
- I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.
03
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
04
How many years of full-time professional level experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours
- I do not possess this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year to less than 3 years
- More than 3 years to less than 5 years
- More than 5 years to less than 7 years
- More than 7 years to less than 9 years
- More than 9 years
05
Please list each position where you gained professional level experience in occupational safety and health administration developing and implementing safety programs.For each position where you gained this experience please include the following: 1) Employer Name2) Job Title3) Dates of EmploymentYour answer will be compared to the work experience on your application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Any relevant experience that you would like considered towards your total years of experience must be listed in both your answer below AND in the work experience section of your application.If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
06
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
07
Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you a Certified Safety Professional?
- Yes. I am a Certified Safety Professional and have attached a copy of my certification to my application.
- No. I am not a Certified Safety Professional and understand that I must obtain this certification within two (2) years of date of hire as condition of continued employment.
09
Are you a Certified Industrial Hygienist?
- Yes. I am a Certified Industrial Hygienist and have attached a copy of my certification to my application.
- No. I am not a Certified Industrial Hygienist and understand that I must obtain this certification within two (2) years of date of hire as condition of continued employment.
10
If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check as a condition of continued employment?
- Yes
- No
11
If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two (2) years as a condition of continued employment?
- Yes
- No
12
Desirable: Do you possess an OSHA 500 certificate?
- Yes. I posses an OSHA 500 certificate and have attached it to me application.
- No. I do not posses an OSHA 500 certificate.
13
Desirable: Do you have any other certifications from an organization equivalent to ISHM, ASSE, or the BCSP? If so, please list them below and attach a copy of your certification to your application.
Required Question