Safety Specialist Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety with 3-5 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience or Associates or Technical degree with 5-8 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience • Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health and DOT laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels. • Working knowledge of workers’ compensation and transportation laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels. • Working knowledge of fire protection/prevention codes and standards and industrial hygiene fundamentals • Ability to communicate with all levels from laborer through senior management to develop program support • Aptitude to work within government/regulatory guidelines and with agency personnel • Ability to identify, appraise and analyze loss producing conditions and practices • Proactive in designing and developing appropriate safety and risk related programs and policies • Capable of team-oriented problem solving • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint • Honest, open, trusting-building professional that stimulates cooperation and communication between associates and management • Valid Driver’s License with good driving record