SAFETY SPECIALIST, RAILWAY - Hazardous Materials

　　APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35

　　For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

　　In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

　　JOB INFORMATION

　　Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Public Utilities Commission (http://puc.state.nv.us/)

　　Division: Rail Safety

　　Job Class Code: 11.515

　　RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

　　Announcement Number: 45920

　　Open to all qualified persons.

　　Posted 01/22/2024

　　Close Date: 02/05/2024

　　Recruiter:

　　ADRIAN FOSTER

　　Phone: (702)486-2911

　　Email: [email protected]

　　Applications accepted for another 9 Days 23 Hrs 29 Mins

　　The Position

　　Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations.

　　This position is available in Carson City or Las Vegas. The incumbent will identify or train others to identify safety and health hazards and violations, and recommend reasonable and feasible means of abatement. The Safety Specialist will research specific technology and industry applications using technical references, codes and standards, and prepare written reports. They will make public presentations to promote knowledge of safety issues among the public and industry groups, and maintain current knowledge of new technologies, standards, codes and regulations. The incumbent will conduct investigations of reported incidents to obtain adequate information to formulate a recommendation to the Director of Regulatory Operations and assigned Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) incident investigations team leader. They will investigate alleged violations of the federal regulations and report any violations observed to the appropriate FRA specialist. The Safety Specialist will review and advise on changes in grade crossings. The Railway Safety Specialist will have expertise in Hazardous Materials and will conduct independent inspections to ensure compliance with State and federal laws and regulations related to railroad and rail car equipment, as well as the handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

　　To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/11/11_0a-Law_Enforcement_Support_Services/

　　To Qualify:

　　In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

　　Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

　　Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience in the assigned railway discipline, which will be identified at the time of recruitment; OR valid certification by the Federal Railroad Administration in an assigned railway discipline, which will be identified at the time of recruitment; OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Railway in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special Notes

　　Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Railroad Administration certification in an assigned railway discipline (Hazardous Materials, Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices or Track Safety) within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The specific discipline area will be identified at the time of recruitment.Special Requirements

　　Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in those positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Positions allocated to the Safety Specialist, Railway - Hazardous Materials discipline require experience in performing functions related to compliance with federal hazardous materials regulations. This specialty area will be identified at the time of recruitment. Valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.The Examination

　　Application Evaluation Exam

　　The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

　　INFORMATIONAL LINKS

　　For more information about state employment, visit the following:

　　Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

　　Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

　　Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

　　More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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　　Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

　　Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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