Chief Safety Officer

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Job Title: Chief Safety Officer

Company Name:	Allegheny County Careers
Location:	Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	03/03/2026
Expire Date:	04/02/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Real Estate

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Chief Safety Officer
<div class="input-group"> Position Title: Chief Safety Officer <div id="MainContent_noresults"> Salary: $110,000–$125,000 per year, commensurate with experience How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> Minimum Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Public Health, or related field. </li><li>Minimum four (4) years of progressive occupational health and safety experience, including developing and leading comprehensive safety programs.</li><li>Previous people-management or supervision of staff is essential for success in this role. </li><li>Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credentials are preferred. </li><li>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.</li></ul> </div> Position Summary: Allegheny County seeks a strategic and collaborative Chief Safety Officer to lead and advance a comprehensive occupational health and safety program across diverse County operations. This role reports directly to the County Manager and drives enterprise-wide risk reduction, regulatory compliance, safety culture, and emergency preparedness initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. People-management or supervision of staff is an essential function of this job. Overview: Duties: Safety Strategy, Program, and People Leadership <ul><li>Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the County’s occupational health and safety program; Oversees direct report staff supporting these initiatives. </li><li>Establishes countywide safety goals, standards, and performance metrics. </li><li>Standardizes safety systems and monitor departmental compliance. </li><li>Chairs and guides Countywide and site-specific Safety Committees. </li></ul> Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management <ul><li>Ensures compliance with applicable statutes.</li><li>Conducts audits, inspections, industrial hygiene assessments, and hazard analyses. </li><li>Oversees accident, injury, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions. </li><li>Analyzes safety data and trends to prioritize and mitigate risk exposure.</li><li>Serves as liaison to regulatory agencies and coordinate joint inspections. </li></ul> Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response <ul><li>Leads safety components of County emergency preparedness initiatives. </li><li>Develops and implements infectious disease response and business continuity strategies. </li><li>Recommends proactive loss-control and risk mitigation measures. </li></ul> Training, Communication & Culture <ul><li>Identifies training needs and develop impactful safety education programs. </li><li>Delivers and evaluate training for employees, supervisors, and leadership. </li><li>Promotes a culture of safety accountability and continuous learning. </li><li>Communicates safety standards, updates, and performance insights across departments. </li></ul> Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement <ul><li>Advises County leadership on safety risks, legislative impacts, and policy improvements. </li><li>Partners with departments, unions, vendors, and external stakeholders to strengthen safety practices. </li><li>Provides technical guidance on PPE and safety equipment procurement. </li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: <ul><li>Comprehensive safety/risk management and mitigation as well as loss prevention practices.</li><li>Regulatory expertise in occupational safety standards.</li><li>Crisis leadership and emergency response planning.</li></ul> Skill in: <ul><li> MS Office Products, especially Excel.</li></ul> Ability to: <ul><li>Effectively manage all levels of direct report staff.</li><li>Design and evaluate safety initiatives and programs; Develop related policies.</li><li>Mine and analyze relevant data to mitigate risk.</li><li>Oversee administration of safety training programs compliance.</li><li>Engage and manage executive-level stakeholders and communications.</li><li>Effectively manage projects and multi-site coordination. </li><li>Address and resolve conflicts using negotiation and influence skills.</li></ul> Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=2985" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> </div>

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