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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Safety Specialist - NE (Streets & Roads)
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What they do
A Transportation Safety Specialist develops and implements safety programs for transportation agencies or manages safety compliance for transportation companies. Reviews transportation equipment, systems and routes for potential hazards and investigates accidents. May oversee driver safety training.
$49,573 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Safety Specialist
- NE (Streets & Roads) Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
- 3.
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 GENERALDESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification it to ensure a safe and healthy work environment through ongoing development and management of a safety program, conducting safety education and training, investigating accidents, and conducting safety inspections.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job Four (4) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of educationESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborates and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing safety and/or inspection programs Conducts inspections and enforces adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals Represents the division in public meetings and coordinates with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies on various projects, as needed Maintains records for CDL licenses, medical certificates, training, inspections, and claims Process property damage and worker's compensation claims Conducts CDL training in accordance with the National Registry of Training Providers (FMCSA) guidelines for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Performs related work as assignedSPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL)- Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate in order to qualify and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Must obtain a Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Class A with Endorsement N
- Tank Vehicles within the first six (6) months of employment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16 Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekend and holidays as assigned during emergencies and winter weather events. CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this applicationHOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION
, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER
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