Safety Specialist

Job Posting Title:

Safety Specialist

Department:

Risk Management

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$25.97 - $41.04

Close Date:

November 24, 2025

The Safety Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates safety and health programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes conducting root cause and operational analyses, developing policies, and planning for emergencies and disasters at correctional institutions. The position assists in overall compliance to reduce liability and exposure risks to the County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the County's designated safety and accident prevention representative to ensure compliance with safety program requirements.
• Develop, educate, and maintain safety procedures and programs focused on injury reduction, accident prevention, and loss control.
• Conduct risk assessments of job sites and facilities, including routine and follow-up inspections; recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors, including ergonomic improvements.
• Investigate accidents involving significant injury or property damage and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Perform follow-up investigations on significant workers’ compensation claims.
• Write reports, conduct accident trend analyses, and update safety policies and recordkeeping procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of countywide safety programs.
• Coordinate with other safety, loss control, and risk management groups.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and department leadership regarding safety rules and procedures.
• Develop and conduct safety training, seminars, and workshops; advise on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety, and first aid supplies.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate use of PPE, AEDs, and other safety-related equipment for various departments.
• Perform special projects related to loss control and safety as assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Fire Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in industrial, construction safety compliance or safety training.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
• Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Provide a copy of transcripts or other documentation with employment application confirming education and experience.
• Completion of eighty (80) hours of documented OSHA outreach training institute classes within 6 months from the date of hire; and OSHA 500 or 501 certification(s) must be completed within 9 months from date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions when performing outside safety inspection duties.
• Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs or wood decks.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include the use of vehicles, ladders, stairs, solvents, chemical fire retardants and electricity.
• May conduct safety-related training in corrections setting.
• Work may include contact with inmates and around solid waste operations.
• Worker handles various writing utensils, paperwork, files and reports when performing administrative duties.
• Worker employs safety equipment including safety glasses and hard hat as needed.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment used in performing duties may include: computer, digital camera, recording equipment, telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, scanner, photocopy machine and industrial hygiene equipment.
• Materials and products handled in performance of duties include: logs, spreadsheet, graphs, pie charts, writing utensils, safety manual, rules and regulations, and various office forms.
• Safety equipment and vehicle are used in performance of duties.