AWWU SAFETY COORDINATOR - Anchorage AK
OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist
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Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Fr
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OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
$39.97 - $59.12 Hourly
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under the general direction of the AWWU Occupational Health & Safety Manager, enforces the department's safety and security programs for the Utility. Inspects facilities and divisions, including equipment and working conditions, for compliance with various safety codes. Drafts division safety and security programs with division supervisors and AWWU's Safety Manager. Working with AWWU's Training Specialist, organizes and conducts seminars, lectures and training sessions on first aid and safety. Provides expertise regarding safety codes, rules and practices. Provides in-depth guidance on Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) general industry safety standards, Industrial Hygiene (IH), and Fire Code provisions. Oversees contracted security performance at AWWU headquarters, including the duties of the security guard, for contract specification compliance. Manages and schedules Industrial Hygiene contracted services. Coordinates AWWU's Respiratory Fit testing. Writes reports on the status of AWWU's Industrial Hygiene program, Respiratory Fit program, and fire safety programs, with substantive recommendations to improve them. Coordinates Utility fire drills and reporting. Analyzes data on accident rates and compensation claims, to develop methods to reduce costs and loss time. Perform other related duties as assigned.
$39.97 - $59.12 Hourly
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under the general direction of the AWWU Occupational Health & Safety Manager, enforces the department's safety and security programs for the Utility. Inspects facilities and divisions, including equipment and working conditions, for compliance with various safety codes. Drafts division safety and security programs with division supervisors and AWWU's Safety Manager. Working with AWWU's Training Specialist, organizes and conducts seminars, lectures and training sessions on first aid and safety. Provides expertise regarding safety codes, rules and practices. Provides in-depth guidance on Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) general industry safety standards, Industrial Hygiene (IH), and Fire Code provisions. Oversees contracted security performance at AWWU headquarters, including the duties of the security guard, for contract specification compliance. Manages and schedules Industrial Hygiene contracted services. Coordinates AWWU's Respiratory Fit testing. Writes reports on the status of AWWU's Industrial Hygiene program, Respiratory Fit program, and fire safety programs, with substantive recommendations to improve them. Coordinates Utility fire drills and reporting. Analyzes data on accident rates and compensation claims, to develop methods to reduce costs and loss time. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
~2 min read
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Associate’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
The ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.
Preference:
OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Associate’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
OR
Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
The ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.
Preference:
OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Anchorage, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $83,138–$122,970 a year
- 1% above the $101,850 median for Health & Safety Specialist jobs on Jobera (361 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
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- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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