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Safety Program Analyst - Management Analyst 4 - Permanent - *04506-24

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
 SAFETY PROGRAMS ANALYST
 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4

 

Director’s Office – Human Resource Division
 Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

 

This position may be eligible for telework.   The default assigned work location of all WDFW positions – both on-site and telework-eligible positions – are within the State of Washington.  Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

 

As a senior-level professional, this position leads WDFW safety sensitive programs that require professional analyses, management, and collaboration with internal customers and external agencies.

 

Maintains subject matter expertise of regulatory and training requirements for employees who require a Commercial Driver’s License, Background Checks, Non-Enforcement Firearms Certification, and operation of agency vehicles.

 

In this dynamic role, you will provide consultation to staff, supervisors, and appointing authorities on complex issues that impact programs, policies, training, records, and personnel.

 

With your experience, you will develop, implement, and maintain WDFW’s safety sensitive programs for employees.

 

We are seeking a candidate to provide leadership and subject matter expertise to implement and adhere to county, state, and federal regulations, standards, and best practices.

 

Here are some things you will be doing in this role:


Develop and maintain all aspects of the WDFW Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program: 

  • Act as subject matter expert to monitor, interpret, and apply the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations to maintain the WDFW have a CDL program.
  • Utilize the FMCSA’s CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database to identify violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation controlled substances (drug) and alcohol testing program to query the Clearinghouse for current and prospective employees' drug and alcohol violations before permitting those employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on public roads and annually query the Clearinghouse for each driver they currently employ.
  • Develop, implement, conduct, and manage drug and alcohol testing in specification to federal regulations, including reporting, documentation, and the return employees to safety-sensitive duties after a drug and alcohol violation.

Develop and maintain all aspects of the WDFW Driving and Roadside Safety and Training program: 

  • In collaboration with Safety Professionals, identify driving and roadside safety regulations for job duties.
  • In collaboration with Training Professionals, develop, deliver, or contract for driving and roadside safety training.
  • Maintain and analyze data on agency driving incidents to provide recommendations to improve safety.

Develop and maintain all aspects of WDFW employee background checks: 

  • Develop and maintain a contract and budget for background checks.
  • Conduct required background check on all non-enforcement employees.
  • Maintain an official record of documentation of all completed background checks.

Develop and maintain all aspects of the WDFW Non-Enforcement Firearm Qualification and Training Certification: 

  • Develop and maintain a system to document the mastery of required qualifications and training for firearm certification.
  • Conduct analysis of regulations to maintain active requirements for certifications.

Conduct designated agency safety trainings, including CRP/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid: 

  • Obtain and maintain instructor certification for designated courses.
  • Conduct statewide safety trainings as directed.
  • Prepare and release agency communications (training calendar) regarding upcoming training.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Office and travel to all statewide work sites including those in remote areas. Driving year round across the state to indoor and outdoor urban and remote locations with job sites.
    • Evaluating job tasks of a variety of hazards on land, around water, and involving equipment.
    • Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
    • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
  • Schedule:
    • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Statewide as needed.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    • Office equipment.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field.

And

  • Four (4) years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

Please note:

  • Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.
  • A Master’s degree in an applicable field will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
  • A Ph.D. degree in an applicable field will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

License:

  • Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to complete all required state and federal training to obtain subject matter expertise of the position.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

  • Experience with program management.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

 

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

  • A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
  • A current resume. 
  • Three professional references. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

 

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

 

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

 

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

  • Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

  • Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov. 
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

 

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

 

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

 

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