Safety Specialist

Do you possess expertise in occupational safety? Pinellas County Utilities Department has your next career opportunity!!

Safety Specialist is responsible for occupational safety including employee hazardous material training, fire protection and prevention requirements, public facility, and event safety. Provides technical assistance and oversight of the Utilities Department and some appointing authority safety programs. Monitors compliance with the County Safety program and develops a departmental incident prevention program. Provides a broad range of training such as first aid/CPR/AED, Safe Driving, Safe use of the equipment, and occupational safety training.

This Safety Specialist position is located at: 14 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

What Will You Do?

• Participates in safety and loss control programs including the development and presentation of occupational safety and health training programs.
• Prepares OSHA, DOT, and EPA type facility audits.
• Performs investigations of accidents and incidents.
• Coordinates and participates in Accident and Safety Review Board and Safety Council meetings and promotes, develops, and implements Action Teams.
• Conducts safety inspections at all worksites to assure compliance with OSHA, state, and County directives,standards, and laws and inspects facilities for hazardous conditions.
• Recommends changes and additions to ensure compliance with fire protection and prevention requirements.
• Communicates to others about the recognized standards covering workplace safety, fire prevention techniques, and procedures, fire prevention ordinances, and fire-related building codes.
• Implements corrective action by use of tact and firmness in dealing with all levels of management in gaining acceptance of good occupational safety, health, and fire prevention practices.
• Conducts an information program and secure client involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
• Interacts with a wide variety of employees and others in all aspects of fire prevention.
• Coordinates established fire watch programs with designated building, facility, or installation program
• representatives, and fire marshals.
• Participates with occupational safety and health committees along with fire prevention officials on matters to
• ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
• Develops materials and provides situational and classroom training on numerous occupational, safety, and health topics.
• Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings to ascertain new developments or changes in the law pertaining to assignments.

• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need?

Experience: Demonstrated experience leading training classes, both in person or virtually. · Previous experience with on-site inspections and safety investigations.

Education: Major course work in occupational safety/health, risk management, public administration, business administration, or related field.

• 6+ years’ experience as described above.

• Associate’s degree as described above, and at least 4 years of experience as described above.

• Bachelor’s degree as described above, and at least 2 years as described above.

• Master’s or higher-level degree as described above.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Designation.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer Certification.
• Experience in OSHA standards for road work and utility crew work.
• Experience in General Industry Standards.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.

Want to Learn More?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Safety Specialist