Safety Specialist (Fixed Term Benefited) #26-3448

City of Peoria • Interim • Peoria, AZ • $26 - $39 / hour • 1w ago

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist

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Tell me more…..

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive safety professional to help foster a safe and healthy workplace for all City of Peoria employees. This position plays a key role in identifying potential hazards, supporting the development and implementation of safety programs, and delivering training as needed to ensure employee awareness and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

Investigating workplace incidents.
Assisting departments with safety audits.
Monitoring compliance with FMCSA and FTA CDL regulations.
Supporting city-wide efforts to maintain full compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations.
Assisting the Safety Administrator in promoting a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Experience working with safety regulations.
Skills in developing educational and marketing materials.
Knowledge of OSHA 300 logs, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) policies and procedures.
A history of applying effective methods to eliminate or control occupational safety and health hazards.

Please note this is a Fixed-Term (Contract) position that is eligible for benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associate degree in business or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- Education Equivalency: Related experience in excess of the requirement below may substitute on a year for year basis for the education.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in human resources or a related field which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

One or more years’ municipal experience equivalent to the HR Specialist level or higher.
Two or more years of experience in the area of safety.
HR certification such as SHRM, IPMA-HR, HRCI, etc.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.