Safety Specialist
US$65,500 – US$85,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$65,500 – US$85,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration, Safety Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsASP, CSP, CHST, CSM
Pay Range: $65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 23, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
The Fort Worth Water Safety Section is seeking a Safety Specialist / Occupational Health & Safety professional to help protect a workforce of more than 1,000 employees operating in water and wastewater treatment plants, construction environments, laboratories, and field operations across the utility. This high-visibility Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) role partners with frontline employees, supervisors, and leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture, reduce workplace injuries, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.
The Safety Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for workplace safety, conducting hazard assessments, incident and near-miss investigations, safety training, and safety program development. This role also analyzes injury and safety performance data, develops procedures and work instructions, and collaborates across divisions to improve safety practices. The ideal candidate brings experience in construction safety, utility operations, or environmental health and safety, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently while reinforcing safety standards that protect the employees who maintain Fort Worth’s essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Additional job information:
- This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours a week.
- Work Schedule is Monday – Friday, with the possibility of on-call during emergencies.
- Primary work location will be at the New City Hall.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Business or Public Administration or related field
- At least (3) three years of increasingly responsible experience in conducting safety and health audits and/or inspections