🚀 Senior Safety & Health Specialist

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter‑approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

SDOT has an immediate opportunity for a public‑service and team‑oriented Senior Safety & Health Specialist . This position will coordinate safety training and support occupational safety and health initiatives more generally. The person in this role must communicate and be team‑oriented, value both solutions and processes, and be able to work effectively in a multicultural workplace with a diverse population.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and develops safety training programs.
• Provides safety support to SDOT’s field operations teams through site audits, safety meetings and safety program delivery.
• Evaluates safety practices, investigates incidents, and makes recommendations based on DOSH & OSHA regulations, and other industry‑best practices.
• Participates in emergency operations and Incident Management Team activations.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience in a safety or health‑related field.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field. OR: A combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the position’s responsibilities.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or be able to describe comparable experience:

• Understanding of DOSH and OSHA regulations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Safety or health‑related training credentials
• Experience administering & delivering training to diverse audiences

Other Requirements

• Current Washington Driver’s License
• Background check
• Ability to respond on‑call during emergencies and after‑hours events
• Required to wear protective equipment, follow safety procedures and exercise caution during field inspections in varied weather conditions
• Work is also performed in an office environment

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City’s full salary range for this position is $54.28 – $63.19 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ryan Jones at

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at:

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Seattle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals. Employment will be based upon the qualifications of the candidate, not race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, gender identity, or national origin.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing; Government Administration

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