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Risk and Safety Coordinator

Salary

$76,065.60 - $90,322.96 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07203

Department

Human Resources

Division

Risk Program

Opening Date

07/10/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is currently accepting applications for the position of Risk & Safety Coordinator. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to join a collaborative team that puts employee well-being and public service at the center of its mission. Let’s create a safer Boise together.

This position leads the development and implementation of citywide safety programs, conducts site and facility inspections, develops and delivers impactful training, and serves as a strategic safety consultant to promote a culture of health and safety citywide and supports departments in promoting safe work environments—particularly in field and industrial settings. Ideal candidates bring strong technical knowledge in occupational safety, with certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred.

City employees enjoy a top-tier benefits package, including no-cost healthcare for you and your family and a lifetime-annuity pension through PERSI. You'll also receive generous paid leave, including 10 weeks of parental leave, wellness incentives, professional development support, and more. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

Develops, implements and evaluates various risk management components and programs to mitigate risk for the city. Plans, develops and implements occupational regulatory safety, health and other compliance programs.

Interacts with various city employees and leadership levels to advise, facilitate and implement risk mitigation recommendations. Conducts risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety risks and develop mitigation strategies. Conducts worksite inspections, inspects facilities and equipment and records observations to identify workplace hazards and evaluate compliance.

Designs industrial hygiene surveys to assess areas of potential exposure and uses industrial hygiene equipment to monitor the atmosphere, noise and other potential employee hazards. Recommends revisions to policy and processes to city departments. Regularly reviews program effectiveness, completes data analysis for trends and provides regular reports to supervisor and management. Coordinates programs, trains supervisors and employees, tracks compliance and creates reports.

Provides risk mitigation consultation to management. Reviews building and project plans for regulatory compliance, liability exposures and general safety. Completes regulatory and best practice research on requirements, standards, practices, equipment and compliance devices or methods. Works with departments, equipment vendors and manufacturers to resolve dangerous work situations. Completes ergonomic evaluations. Responds to vehicle and personal injury incidents and complete accident and loss investigations.

Manages the city's safety program. Trains employees on safety practices and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Develops training materials and conducts training sessions for employees. Contracts with training providers to complete required trainings. Recommends, develops and reviews emergency preparedness plans. Prepares and conducts drills to evaluate effectiveness. Makes adjustments to plans and provides recommendations for improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, business or health-related field and three years of experience providing training and program administration in safety, occupational health, regulatory compliance or emergency preparedness, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of: codes and regulations for safety and risk management; current safety principles and techniques; industrial hygiene equipment; safe operating requirements of equipment, machines and tools; measures for detecting hazards and preventing injuries; and general standards of the life-safety codes.

Ability to: interpret technical codes, structural diagrams, plans and specifications; obtain certification to instruct various safety-related education classes, such as CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driving; obtain cooperation from property owners, civic leaders and professional groups in providing facilities and services for emergency preparedness; maintain supplies, rations, tools and inventory necessary in responding to emergencies; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Five years of experience including two or more years of direct experience developing safety and compliance programs and developing and conducting safety training and inspections.

Post-secondary (academic or vocational) training and experience in instructional systems design and training delivery and CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision and distance vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Navigates a variety of surfaces, including but not limited to uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, stairs, ladders, and areas under construction.

This position works: normal business hours, but must respond to call-ins when accidents and injuries occur.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org