Construction Safety OSHA Intern
Work is fulltime during the summer and part time during school. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexible scheduling available. Overtime work hours may extend to 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Part-time work hours are approximately 10 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, fulltime during winter break. Returning for subsequent summers may be an option.
Submission of a cover letter and resume is requested at the time of application.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The OSHA construction management intern will assist in the production of an OSHA compliant, written City of Dubuque Construction Safety Program under the direct supervision of the Project Manager; The Construction Safety Program Manual will be used by all city employees and hired contractors. The construction safety program manual will encompass all construction work activities typically encountered on a City building or roadway construction project. The manual will provide workers with practical direction on how to comply with 29 CFR 1926, OSHA’s construction industry regulations. Work involves organizing content and drafting language for the manual; researching applicable industry safety regulations; coordinate reviews of draft manual language with other City departments and safety consultants; and perform other duties as assigned. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences and results achieved.
The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork.
JOB DUTIES:
- Draft safety written programs.
- Act as an assistant project manager helping safety teams at the city by facilitating collaboration, communication, maintaining focus on critical path items, and ensuring projects stay on schedule.
- Review construction bid documents and contracts and coordinate updates to safety language as needed.
- Research national best practices related to construction safety.
- Work with the city’s safety consultants to coordinate reviews and updates to existing city safety programs.
- Create project specifications and technical reports.
- Utilize electronic filing for project documentation.
- Inspect construction sites to observe safety compliance practices.
- Coordinate regulatory compliance activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Organizational Skills – Maintaining numerous sources of information, in multiple data formats, in a prioritized and well-structured manner that can be easily shared with others.
- Technical Writing – Ability to understand complex concepts, structure them into an easily digestible format, and put ideas and information into written words in a way that can quickly and easily absorbed by readers.
- Complex Problem Solving - Figuring out the best way to solve a problem.
- Systems Analysis - Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
- Systems Evaluation - Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
- Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
- Teamwork - Positive, uplifting attitude that helps to cultivate a strong collaborative environment and the ability to place the success of the whole above the needs of oneself.
- Communication - Ability to effectively communicate information to support organizational objectives, both verbally and in writing, and interact with all levels of city staff and outside stakeholders in a positive and cooperative manner.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- College student enrolled in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sophomore or higher-level college student enrolled in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
- Experience working in the occupational safety or construction industry.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage consistent with the City’s requirements.
Supplemental Information
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
SUPERVISORY STATUS: None
Our Commitment to You: We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City of Dubuque values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.