Safety Consultant
Apply NowCompany: City of Tacoma
Location: Tacoma, WA 98444
Description:
Salary: $39.70 - $55.88 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: P2190-25
Department: City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for Safety Consultant that will be used for one year. The Safety department has a current vacancy.
As a Safety Consultant you are responsible for ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations by administering safety and DOT support. In this role you will support senior safety staff with the implementation of projects and initiatives to reduce risk and financial exposure across the city.
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in safety or directly-related field
Minimum Experience*
1 year of experience administering health, safety or loss prevention programs; or 5 years of directly-related safety experience in the area of assignment.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License. Additional licenses may be required, based on assignment.
Knowledge & Skills
Our ideal candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following competencies:
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by an evaluation committee. Each applicant will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to describe all relevant experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.
Appointment is subject to passing a background check and references. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
Communication from the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.)
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in safety or directly-related field?*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
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Do you have 1 year of experience administering health, safety or loss prevention programs; or 5 years of directly-related safety experience in the area of assignment?
04
Describe you experience helping an organization improve its safety culture. What steps did you take to identify the need for change and how did you implement strategies to improve safety behaviors?
05
In your opinion, what role does courage play in leadership? Please provide an example of how you've led by example when facing challenges?
06
This position will be responsible for educating employees on safe driving behaviors and helping them develop strong driving skills. Describe your experience successfully teaching someone a new skill or behavior? How did you approach the situation, and what strategies did you use to ensure they understood and applied the lesson?
07
Describe your experience giving constructive feedback to individuals who may be more sensitive to criticism?
08
What is your approach to learning new skills?
09
One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
10
Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
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Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.
Required Question
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: P2190-25
Department: City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for Safety Consultant that will be used for one year. The Safety department has a current vacancy.
As a Safety Consultant you are responsible for ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations by administering safety and DOT support. In this role you will support senior safety staff with the implementation of projects and initiatives to reduce risk and financial exposure across the city.
Responsibilities Include:
- Promote and support operational department's safety culture, compliance, training and field operations
- Provide guidance to all levels of the organization within the City of Tacoma to provide on-site safety solutions and assist with assuring compliance with federal, state health and safety regulations
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits and field site visits and evaluates city department workforce and physical property to assure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Provide health and safety training
- Coordinate with departments to assure compliance with worker's compensations programs
- Investigate incidents and injures; recommends corrective actions
- Conduct industrial hygiene sampling of potential occupational exposures to workplace hazards
- Evaluates the effectiveness of safety programs
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in safety or directly-related field
Minimum Experience*
1 year of experience administering health, safety or loss prevention programs; or 5 years of directly-related safety experience in the area of assignment.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License. Additional licenses may be required, based on assignment.
Knowledge & Skills
Our ideal candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following competencies:
- Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens and encourages open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
- Customer Focus - Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
- Courage - Readily tackles tough assignments. Provides direct and actionable feedback. Faces difficult issues and is willing to champion an idea or position despite dissent.
- Develops Talent - Places a high priority in developing others. Develops others through coaching, feedback exposure and stretch assignments.
- Ensures Accountability - Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
- Instills Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Shows consistency between words and action.
- Plans and Aligns - Aligns objectives with broader organizational goals. Breaks down objectives into appropriate actions with relevant milestones and schedules.
- Resourcefulness - Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by an evaluation committee. Each applicant will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to describe all relevant experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.
Appointment is subject to passing a background check and references. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
Communication from the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.)
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
01
Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in safety or directly-related field?*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have 1 year of experience administering health, safety or loss prevention programs; or 5 years of directly-related safety experience in the area of assignment?
- Yes
- No
04
Describe you experience helping an organization improve its safety culture. What steps did you take to identify the need for change and how did you implement strategies to improve safety behaviors?
05
In your opinion, what role does courage play in leadership? Please provide an example of how you've led by example when facing challenges?
06
This position will be responsible for educating employees on safe driving behaviors and helping them develop strong driving skills. Describe your experience successfully teaching someone a new skill or behavior? How did you approach the situation, and what strategies did you use to ensure they understood and applied the lesson?
07
Describe your experience giving constructive feedback to individuals who may be more sensitive to criticism?
08
What is your approach to learning new skills?
09
One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
10
Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
- Job Interest Card notification
- Professional organization
- Military organization
- City of Tacoma employee
- Online job board posting
- Word of mouth
- Indeed
- Careers in Government
- Government Jobs
- Outreach Event
- National Diversity Network
- African American Job Network
- Asian Job Network
- Disability Job Network
- Latino Job Network
- Retirement Job Network
- LGBT Job Network
- Veteran Job Network
11
Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.
Required Question