Chief Safety Officer

February 14, 2026

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. 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>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 Of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <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 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D Apply Online

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