Safety Program Officer

SUMMARY

Working for the City of Kyle
Building a career with the City of Kyle is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of one of Texas’ fastest-growing communities. Guided by our core values of Visionary Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, and Teamwork, we strive to create a workplace where innovation and service thrive. Kyle is recognized as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family—and we’re committed to being the top employer in our region.

Summary of Position
Under general supervision, the Safety Program Officer is responsible for managing the City’s overall safety program. This position collaborates with management in the selection and implementation of safety management programs, policies, and initiatives. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures, conducting inspections, planning and promoting safety programs, evaluating safety risks, and is responsible for the operational development, implementation, and coordination of the Citywide Safety Program.

The minimum starting base pay is $75,923.70 – $93,520.13/Annually* + Competitive Benefits
(Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay grade)

Benefits Overview
Live well and thrive with benefits that support your health, future, and work-life balance. Our package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.100% Employer-Paid Premiums for employee-only coverage, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)
• Plus, we cover a substantial portion of premiums for dependents, making family coverage affordable and accessible

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following:

Essential Functions

• Conduct safety inspections of facilities, work areas, equipment, and materials; recommend corrective actions and verify completion.
• Monitor site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Conduct job safety analyses, identify hazards, and recommend corrective measures.
• Recommend appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and conduct utilization checks.
• Administer proactive accident-prevention programs.
• Conduct in-depth accident and injury investigations to determine root causes and recommend prevention strategies.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate safety program policies and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Communicate safety-related information through multiple channels to support education and awareness.
• Coordinate the incident reporting process and maintain required records.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health programs, including electrical safety, confined space, HazCom/chemical safety, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, first aid/CPR, fall protection, PPE, fire protection, heavy equipment and forklift safety, trenching/excavation, driver safety, and laboratory safety.
• Engage employees at all levels to identify and mitigate risks while promoting employee health and safety.
• Identify departmental training needs, coordinate training schedules, and conduct training as needed.
• Evaluate safety training programs and conduct accident reviews with departments to reduce equipment and vehicular incidents.
• Develop and present OSHA-compliant safety and health programs; coordinate external speakers and trainers.
• Collaborate with employees and committers to continuously improve safety programs.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Assist in developing safety program systems and processes.
• Maintain safety records, including reports, training documentation, and safety data sheets.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings and maintain minutes and associated records.
• Stay current on safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Promote a Citywide safety culture through training, risk assessments, and behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Create, monitor, and manage programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental health and loss-prevention standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge
Knowledge of safety administration, occupational hazards, and related principles and practices.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local safety laws, regulations, and standards.
Knowledge of CDL laws and related safety programming.

Skills
Skill in analyzing and compiling data, identifying problems, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
Skill in providing exceptional customer service.
Skill in active listening and effective communication.
Skill in developing innovative concepts and staying current through continuing education and professional networking.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, balance competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to handle confidential records and complex situations with discretion.
Ability to train staff on safety protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, contractors, management, and elected officials.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and train through direct and indirect influence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Texas Driver’s License and eligible for coverage and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.
• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in safety programs or training.
• Additional relevant experience may be considered in place of required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Preferred Public Sector or non-profit experience

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read, speak, and include talking on the telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours, as needed.
Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision.

The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

Available immediately:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)
• Heath Reimbursement Account (HRA) city contribution up to $1,000 (pro-rated depending on date of hire with qualifying medical plan enrollment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Sick Leave: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period
• 13 city observed paid holiday leave
• 2 paid personal days per fiscal year (depending on hire date)
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee’s gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse and children
• Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long Term Care

Available after completing 6 month probation:

• Paid Vacation: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per fiscal year

Available after 1 year anniversary:

• Sick and Vacation Buy Back (eligibility required)
• Longevity pay $15 per month/per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 Weeks (480 hours)