Safety Specialist - Public Works

Safety Specialist - Public Works

Salary

$65,372.00 - $98,059.00 Annually

Location

South Area Service Center, 4760 S. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0234

Department

PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN

Division

PW ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Safety Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant Public Works Director. The primary functions of this position include:

• Administer and deliver safety training programs across all Public Works divisions, including facilitation of 30-hour OSHA courses.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, job hazard analyses, and training materials to keep the department ahead of compliance requirements.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses for all injuries and property damage events, driving corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with department leaders and the Towns Safety Coordinator on safety issues, inspections, and regulatory compliance across OSHA, ADOSH, and FMCSA standards.
• Manage all safety-related documentation, including employee certifications, inspection records, and required regulatory filings.
• View the full job description.

This position is an at-will, exempt position ineligible for overtime compensation.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline: (This is an estimate and is subject to change)

Posting Closes: May 31, 2026

In-Person Interviews: Week of June 8th

Tentative Start Date: July 6th

About You

You are a safety professional who thrives on building systems that protect people - not just checking compliance boxes. You bring deep knowledge of OSHA and FMCSA regulations and know how to translate that expertise into training that actually sticks, procedures that get followed, and investigations that lead to real change. Youre organized and detail-oriented enough to keep certification records and documentation airtight, while remaining a credible, collaborative presence in the field alongside crews doing hands-on work. If youre energized by being the person who makes a large, complex department safer - and youre not afraid of getting out from behind the desk to make that happen - this role is for you.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Associates degree and three years of experience in safety, Public Works, or a related field - or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities
• Valid Arizona Drivers License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Certified OSHA 30-hour for construction and/or general industry (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a mixed office and field environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of the application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by selecting the appropriate item below:

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Arizonas Drivers License? (or the ability to obtain an Arizona license within 30 days of employment?)

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess an OSHA 30-hour for construction or general industry (or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment)?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the highest level of Education you have obtained.

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

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How many years of experience do you have in Safety, Public Works, or a related area?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 -3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5+ years

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Please select any of the following certifications you possess:

• Certified Safety Professional
• Hazmat Training
• FMCSA related certifications
• Other
• None

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If you selected "Other" to the previous questions, please provide the certification(s) in the text box below.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statue 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteral
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs