Dallas District Safety Officer I or II

Join the Dallas District team and help drive TxDOT’s top priority: safety. As a Safety Officer I or II, you will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture by supporting daily safety meetings, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, coordinating safety recognition programs, and partnering with employees and leaders both in the office and in the field. If you're passionate about workplace safety, team engagement, and making a difference on Texas roadways, this is your opportunity to help advance TxDOT’s mission of achieving zero incidents, zero injuries, zero lost time, and zero fatalities. Apply today and be a leader in creating safer workplaces and work zones across the Dallas District.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Safety Officer I: Assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Safety officer II:  Oversees or assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety
Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention
and the safety program. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are
referred to the supervisor.

Safety Officer I:

• Answers safety-related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and
  audio-visual material.
• Inspects equipment and work areas.
• Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes,
  recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Plans, schedules and assists with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid,
  fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains applicable training records.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Safety Officer II:

• Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.
• Coordinates and schedules employee safety awards and the annual Safety Awards Banquet/Truck Roadeo.
• Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local
  rules and regulations
• Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and
  hazardous materials; maintains training records.

Safety Officer I: No experience required

Safety Officer II: 1 YEAR Occupational safety, Industrial hygiene or related work areas.
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
 

Safety Officer I and II:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
  information technology related systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Industrial hygiene methods
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
  external
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
  understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to
  accomplish organizational goals
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment