Job Description

UDOT's Risk Management Division is seeking a highly capable occupational safety, health, and loss control professional to join our team to make a direct impact on workplace safety across the Department. This role is a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with portfolio-building implementation work.



This position reports to the Statewide Employee Safety Manager, and is a key contributor responsible for developing, supporting, and sustaining multiple workplace safety programs.Safety Excellence: Facilitate specialized employee safety training, conduct rigorous field safety inspections, and collaborate with our statewide safety team to ensure regulatory compliance (Local, State, Federal). Performance & Policy: Drive performance goal results through coordinated efforts with internal and external partners. You will be instrumental in the sustainable development of policies, procedures, and processes to enhance business intelligence and overall programmatic effectiveness. Claims & Investigation: Support detailed claims coordination and investigations to thoroughly manage and mitigate agency risk. Reflect Positive Credit: Increase internal/external trust capital by strengthening relationships, reporting successes, and bending the innovation needle forward.

Principal Duties

As the Liability Prevention Specialist, you will play a crucial role in building and sustaining a resilient safety culture by executing and modernizing core risk management functions including:Training & Certification Leadership: Participate in designing and delivering qualified safety training and instruction to diverse audiences across various venues, including essential certifications like OSHA 10 for new employee orientation. Proactive Risk Mitigation & Loss Control: Conduct thorough safety surveys and inspections. Prepare detailed written findings, recommend effective corrective/preventive measures, and manage follow-up to ensure 100% implementation and closure. Regulatory Compliance & Policy: Plan, implement, and apply safety policies and procedures in compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, including OSHA and UOSH standards. Interagency Coordination: Act as a key liaison with internal UDOT disciplines and external agencies (Local, State, Federal) including Utah State Risk Management and State Fleet Management, ensuring alignment on liability protection, insurance needs, and employee safety objectives. Performance Reporting & Analytics: Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all required reporting (e.g., OSHA logs, monthly/quarterly/annual reports on injuries, lost time, and vehicle accident rates). Aid in developing technical platforms for digital process automation, system-based workflows, and on-demand data analytics (dashboards). Records & Data Stewardship: Maintain accurate loss control records, perform data entry, and oversee quality assurance of assigned division records. Programmatic Oversight: May be assigned lead oversight responsibilities for standardized programs including and not limited to competent first aid kit management, AED cabinet management, Accident Review Committee, or similar program-based oversight roles. Culture Building & Engagement: Work closely with region-based safety teams and structured committees through continuous coordination and engagement activities. Embrace innovative practices and a growth-based mindset aimed at continuous improvement. Communication & Collateral: Develop and deliver high-impact programmatic collateral (infographics, presentations, manuals, web content) to enhance division communication and program effectiveness. Other Duties: Other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must have all of the following:At least three (3) years of workplace safety or risk management-related experience. A valid driver's license. Active instructor-level OSHA 500 training certification.

Preferences

Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:ATSSA Flagger Instructor certification. FA/CPR Instructor certification. Board of Certified Safety Professional's certification. Associates degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Administration, Communications or a related field OR equivalent experience More than five (5) years of workplace safety or risk management-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Here are some knowledge, skills, and abilities in critical areas that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:Analytical & Programmatic Acumen + Policy and Regulatory Mastery: Expertly read, interpret, and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies to ensure compliance and guide decision-making.
+ Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct methodical examinations of facts, leveraging data collection and organization to draw logical, defensible conclusions.
+ Quantitative Analysis: Apply mathematical and statistical principles to evaluate information against established standards, supporting sound conclusions and using scientific methods to solve complex problems.
+ Strategic Planning: Evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and develop viable, innovative implementation approaches that yield measurable results.
+ Information Management: Administer complex instruments such as procurement processes, contracts, grants, or loans with meticulous attention to detail.
Leadership & Communication + Executive Communication: Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively across various mediums. Actively listen to and comprehend verbal information from diverse stakeholders.
+ Presentation & Training Delivery: Direct high-level meetings and deliver compelling presentations or training to multidisciplinary internal and external audiences.
+ Influence & Team Building: Inspire cooperation, teamwork, and growth mindsets to drive results, leveraging tact, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence when addressing sensitive matters.
+ Creative Problem Solving: Develop creative solutions to complex, unstructured problems by applying rapid learning immersion techniques, subject matter expert consultations, and national outreach efforts.
Organizational Management + Task & Workload Management: Manage incremental tasks and coordinate the activities of multiple groups or organizations to meet dynamic workload demands and strict deadlines.
+ Technical Proficiency: Effectively leverage technical systems, tools, software, and online platforms to enhance programmatic efficiency and automation.
+ Strategic Alignment: Continuously align day-to-day practices and programmatic functions with UDOT's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals.
+ Documentation: Compose high-quality reports, official documents, and professional program collateral for executive and public dissemination.

Supplemental Information

Here is some information of which you should be aware:Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join the Risk Management Team?

This is more than a job; it's a mission-driven career opportunity in a fast-paced, innovative environment.Join a Passionate, Cohesive, High-Performance Team: Our team is experienced and highly specialized. We support each other so that we can amplify beneficial service-delivery outcomes and make significant, positive quality of life differences every single day. Service-Based Purpose & Direct Impact: You will be on the front lines, directly reducing, mitigating, and removing life-safety hazards for employees, contractors, and the traveling public. Growth & Distinction: We offer ample space for professional growth, distinction, and innovation. This is your chance to build a legacy in a statewide arena.

Why Should You Join the UDOT Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want - and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.