Salary range: $51,035-$68,132
Posting expires: July 16, 2026
General Description and Classification Standards:
Plans, organizes and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level or may facilitate and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.
This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbent in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only professional in this specialty in a work group.
Supervision Received:
Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by a more experienced professional or a manager prior to final action.
None
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Completion of Technical or Vocational course study in Safety/Occupational health.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in safety or training roles, including responsibilities such as conducting training, performing inspections, supporting compliance, or investigating incidents
Preferred Requirements
- Completion of Technical or Vocational course study in Safety/Occupational health.
- 3-years of experience in safety or training roles, including responsibilities such as conducting training, performing inspections, supporting compliance, or investigating incidents
- Completion of OSHA 510-Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry and OSHA 511-Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
- Completion of OSHA 500-Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction or OSHA 501-Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry.
- Completion of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 studies.
- Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Lifting Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Position may focus on training programs and/or safety related training.
- Plans, organizes and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level.
- Facilitates and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.
- Conducts needs assessment to determine type of training needed and plans, develops and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment.
- May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class.
- Facilitates and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.
- Performs safety inspections and accident investigations and performs safety training.
- Performs safety analysis and reporting and facilitates safety committee meetings.
- Implements work compensation programs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Decision Making
- Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
Leadership Provided
- May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
- Knowledge of safety related issues and safety and loss control methods.
- Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and standards and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Good math skills.
- Ability to stay current with changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, budget and departmental operations.
- Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations and procedures.
- Ability to use A/V aids in presentations.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Position may focus on training programs and/or safety related training.
- Plans, organizes and implements training programs for employees in assigned department to enhance employee education/skill level.
- Facilitates and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.
- Conducts needs assessment to determine type of training needed and plans, develops and implements training and development programs based upon needs assessment.
- May provide instruction or identify other resources to teach the class.
- Facilitates and implement safety related training, inspections and programs that enhance the safety and health of employees.
- Performs safety inspections and accident investigations and performs safety training.
- Performs safety analysis and reporting and facilitates safety committee meetings.
- Implements work compensation programs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Decision Making
- Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
Leadership Provided
- May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
- Knowledge of safety related issues and safety and loss control methods.
- Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and standards and regulations pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities of each job.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Good math skills.
- Ability to stay current with changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, budget and departmental operations.
- Ability to assemble information and compile reports and documents.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations and procedures.
- Ability to use A/V aids in presentations.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.