Safety Training Consultant

Date Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Requisition ID: 451141

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46239

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. 

Role Overview:

This Safety Training Consultant is stationed out of the Indy Sub District location. This position is required to work a minimum of 2 weeks a month on the night shift to support the operations of the Inidnapolis Sub District highway maintenance teams, staff, and personell in regards to safety.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Indianapolis Sub District, Safety Department.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Provide interactive and effective workplace safety and health training for all district employees for consistent application of INDOT’s safety programs.

• Conduct work zone and facility safety audits based on set standards and policies

• Act as a safety consultant to provide worksite analysis on traffic control, and all worksite activities that may result in worker injury or illness.

• Serve as a resource for individuals on safety investigations for workplace safety-related incidents

• Assist in the District Safety Director with the development and implementation of new and/or updated worker safety and health programs which may include training, observing work, tracking and analyzing safety data; ordering and managing safety PPE; and other safety related tasks

• Communicate and partner with multiple and various employees and departments to implement programs, processes, procedures, and guidelines related to safety.

• Assist in emergency response activities within district and other state agencies including but not limited to Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

• Train employees and various personnel in safety procedures and processes to ensure compliance with INDOT and other agency regulatory requirements.

• Serve as a back-up trainer for CDL training

• Obtain assigned and required safety certifications

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and two (2) years of experience in identifying safety & health hazards in a construction/industrial environment or participating in the enforcement or formulation of construction/industrial safety rules with a valid CDL Class A license.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Knowledge and experience of Highway Maintenance work performance standards.

• Candidate must maintain a valid CDL Class A license while in this role.

• Knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulations (e.g. OSHA and IMUTCD). 

• Achieve and maintain trainer certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Fall Arrest Systems and Traffic Incident Management in addition to ATSSA for Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor; Incident Command System-FEMA Homeland Security.

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. 

• Complete the OSHA 30-hour for both General Industry and Construction and permit-required confined space. 

• Knowledge of the transportation/construction industries. 

• Ability to provide public speaking and deliver training programs. 

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret data related to the safety program inclusive of Total Recordable Cases (TRC) and Days Away Restricted and Transfer (DART) rates. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all agency employees, contractors, state/federal agencies, and other specialized audiences. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively. 

• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

  Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=indianaoff) to apply.