Summary of Work
Employee Safety and Health Section, Bismarck, ND
Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!
Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!
NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,506 / month
This position will travel throughout Western North Dakota and be based out of the Bismarck, Minot, Williston, or Dickinson District office. Travel and overnight stays for the week will be required of the position.
At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our Team and processes. You will be the supportive force and an integral team member, keeping safety and health on the fore front of our district employees. The ideal person for this position will be a people person who has the ability to work independently and as part of a team, has excellent communication skills and attention to detail. We are looking for an officer who can guide and support NDDOT by managing all aspects of safety and health for our Western North Dakota districts. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:
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Rapidly respond to workplace injuries and incidents.
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Analyze/investigate and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of similar events.
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Ensure proper reports are completed in a timely manner and appropriate parties are notified.
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Monitor employee work activities to ensure safe work practices in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
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Perform inspections of equipment, buildings, yards, and road right of way.
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Operate technical equipment to determine if work sites and conditions are safe for employees.
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Utilize testing equipment detectors to monitor and ensure exposure limits are not exceeded.
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Evaluate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper use and maintenance.
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Assist in development and conduct and review safety and health-related training programs.
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Review reports submitted on vehicle incidents, crashes, employee personal injuries and worker's comp claims.
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Responsible for safety related communications, respond to questions.
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Perform ergonomic work task and station assessments, incident investigations and safety inspections.
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Assist with pre-employment physicals and drug testing as well as return to work recommendations.
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Be a subject matter expert and provide training for workzone traffic control.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and one year of professional work experience as an occupational safety professional, OR
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Five years of professional work experience as a safety professional performing duties closely related to those listed, OR
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Five years of experience in the highway transportation field.
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ND Class D driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
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Public speaking experience
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Safety training experience
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Extensive Highway maintenance and/or construction experience
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function screening, reference check and driving records check.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*
- Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.
Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.
NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
