SAFETY SPECIALIST - WATER MGMT

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Safety Specialist, U14

Chicago Department of Water Management

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $75,372.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on April 7, 2025.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with Local 1092 of the LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (BARGAINING UNIT#53). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, inspects safety and accident prevention practices in the workplace, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Assists in developing and implementing departmental safety regulations, policies and procedures.

* Inspect work areas and/or construction sites to ensure working conditions follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and municipal and state safety regulations and policies.

* Make recommendations to correct observed and reported safety violations and to implement safe work practices including the use of protective gear (e.g., helmets, steel tipped shoes, safety glasses, gloves).

* Checks safety devices (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms, first aid kits, emergency equipment) for proper working conditions.

* Ensure that safety precautions (e.g., sufficient lighting, warning signs, barricades) are posted near construction or hazardous sites.

* Ensure proper procedures are followed and rescue equipment is accessible to crews working in confined spaces and during excavations.

* Prepares and issues warnings, and/or letters of notification to address violations of safety policies and procedures.

* Investigates accidents to determine their root cause and to develop mitigation methods and corrective procedures to prevent future occurrences.

* Evaluates automotive and personal injury accident reports for evidence of cause and prepares reports on findings.

* Conducts employee training sessions on Safety Management System (SMS), safety policies and practices and arrangements for product manufacturers to train employees on the proper use of safety equipment and gear.

* Maintains complete and accurate records of personal injury and property accidents.

* Drives to field sites to observe practices.

* Reviews safety policies and practices and assists in updating departmental manuals and policies.

* Attends and/or chair safety meetings and committees.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Various

Days/Shift: Various

Hours: Various

NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operation, which will be subject to overtime based on operational needs.

NOTE: This position requires a VALID LICENSE at the time of hire.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to PASS a written test / skills assessment test with multiple components IN ORDER to be interviewed. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor