Safety Specialist

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: December 31^st, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Safety Specialist

Department: Risk Management

Salary Range: $58,676.80 - $87,984

Job Summary: The goal of the position is to facilitate the Safety and Health programs at Milwaukee County. The Safety Specialist will provide guidance, implementation, and monitoring for safety compliance and other related functions within an assigned division.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safety and Health Compliance - Develop and maintain a general knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements to assist the division with safety compliant procedures. Support the Risk Management Team with division specific and County wide health and safety issues, program development and maintenance, as well as project management.
• Safety Education & Training - Responsible for developing, maintaining, coordinating, and conducting current safety training and recordkeeping within assigned division, and other divisions as needed. Resolve issues related to training assignment and recordkeeping. Implement and facilitate the design of safety training materials used across the County.
• Maintain Risk Management, Safety Program Management - Ensure Risk Management safety policies and programs are maintained. Incorporate Risk Management directives into daily safety program to facilitate positive safety culture.
• Accident Investigation - Investigate all work-related injuries and illnesses. Report to the accident scene promptly, gather information through pictures, employee interviews, and other investigative techniques. Interview staff and leaders, perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Safety Inspections and Audits - Perform continual jobsite and facility visits conducting toolbox talks for all shifts within the division. Complete jobsite inspections and audits on different shifts as needed.
• Safety Committee Participation - Attend and participate in county wide Safety Committee meetings. Organize and prepare materials to lead division specific safety committee meetings.
• Safety Reporting & Communication - Produce written and verbal communication including reports, applications, forms, presentation, newsletters, and correspondence to internal and external agencies as required.

Minimums:

• Current residency within the state of Wisconsin upon application required.
• A valid state of Wisconsin driver's license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, OR related field.
• Experience in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, Employee Safety or closely related. Experience obtained through internships, volunteer experience, or college projects will be accepted.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, candidates with a High School diploma or GED equivalent and at least three (3) years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Note: Occasional shift adjustments will be required for presentations and facilitating trainings to shift work populations.

Milwaukee County offers a comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace. Milwaukee County conducts job related criminal background checks and pre-employment screenings.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.