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Prevent Accidents, Protect Employees.
Join DPR as a Safety Specialist II!

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Executive Services Division, is looking for a Safety Specialist II in Kapolei. Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Officer II, plans, develops, coordinates and conducts a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program for the Department; conducts training classes; supervises the Department's driver trainers and mechanical maintenance education program; and performs other related duties. May serve on various departmental committees.

Special Work Requirements: Serves as Civil Defense Coordinator during civil defense emergencies and will be required to work evenings, holidays and weekends during civil defense emergencies.

Apply Today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies for this job title.

Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.

*** Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Three years of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in industrial safety and accident prevention activities. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: industrial accident hazards and methods of correction and prevention; industrial safety devices and equipment; safety education and publicity media, principles, methods, and practices; and safety inspection principles, practices, and procedures. Such experience must also have demonstrated the ability to: plan, execute, and coordinate an effective safety and accident prevention program; and instruct others in safety techniques, causes of accidents, and accident prevention.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%