Risk and Safety Program Specialist - Temp

Safety Specialist

The City of Boise is seeking an ongoing temporary Safety Specialist to support projects that help keep city employees, worksites, and the community safe. This long-term temporary position offers flexible hours, up to 19 hours per week, and will assist the Risk & Safetyteam with chemical inventories, safety documentation, data entry, procedure development, review of safety data sheets across a variety of city facilities, among other projects. It is a strong opportunity for someone with a strong technical background that is interested in putting their education to practical use, gaining hands-on municipal safety experience, and contributing to the City's mission of creating a safe and healthy city for everyone. Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and some coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, public administration, or a related field; and
• Some experience supporting safety programs, regulatory compliance activities, inspections, technical documentation, records management, or related administrative or operational functions; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Essential Functions

Performs routine or repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Collaborates with departments to gather operational information; conducts site visits as needed to collect and verify safety-related data, inventories, and documentation. Assists departments with implementation of labeling, documentation, and procedural improvements to support safe work practices and regulatory compliance. Trains department contacts on how to use and navigate Risk & Safety software and SharePoint solutions. Develops and maintains tracking tools, inventories, and structured systems to support program oversight, compliance monitoring, and operational efficiency. Develops and maintains inventories of safety-related equipment and resources; establishes and tracks inspection, calibration, and preventative maintenance schedules. Creates and organizes educational, promotional, and reference materials to support employee awareness and safety training efforts; consolidates materials into ready-to-use meeting and presentation resources. Organizes, migrates, and maintains electronic files and shared digital workspaces to improve accessibility, consistency, and knowledge management within the Risk & Safety division. Assists with compiling reports, summaries, and compliance documentation; tracks project progress and provides status updates to assigned supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of occupational safety and health
• General understanding of regulatory compliance concepts and documentation standards
• Modern office practices, procedures, and recordkeeping systems
• Microsoft Office applications and shared digital collaboration platforms.

Ability to:

• Research, organize, and present technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Develop and maintain organized filing and tracking systems
• Gather, compile, and analyze data accurately
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels
• Work independently while managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines
• Once trained, effectively use a variety of software solutions.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Coursework or degree progress in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, industrial engineering, data science or statistics, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar platforms to develop workflows, tracking systems, or process improvements.
• Experience in document control, records management, or development of organized filing and knowledge management systems.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Navigates a variety of surfaces, including but not limited to uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, stairs, ladders, and areas under construction. This position works: normal business hours, but must respond to call-ins when accidents and injuries occur.