Safety and Risk Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety and health; business public administration or closely related field.
• Five years of responsible experience developing or administrating an industrial safety program, industrial safety, loss control, accident prevention or a closely related field.
• Experience in conducting safety training
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, and Word).
• May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience. The City assesses 2 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified in Safety Management Preferred (i.e., CSP, CSM, CSHM, ASHM)
• OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour Required.
• OSHA 500 & 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction and General Industry required.
• Desirable: Certification from an organization equivalent to ISHM, ASSE, or the BCSP.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record; with the ability to obtain an appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within the required time frame.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. 
3. Oral Board Interview - (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%).
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. 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.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Lucero Gonzalez | Talent Acquisition Partner
gonzalezpachecol@cityofnorthlasvegas.com