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Environmental Health & Safety Administrator
Salary
$66,981.71 - $84,988.80 Annually
Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-1226
Department
City Attorney
Division
Risk Management
Opening Date
12/26/2025
Closing Date
1/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Purpose of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to analyze, develop, coordinate, and implement safety, health, environmental, and training programs for the employees at the City of Boynton. The position ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP, and other applicable regulatory requirements; tracks and reports employee certifications; coordinates the Citywide Safety Program; participates in Safety Committee meetings; and provides training, inspections, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. This position will be required to respond promptly to applicable emergencies, accidents, and incidents to assess hazardous conditions and ensure the safety of personnel, when notified or requested.
Essential Functions
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the @type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Coordinates and provides technical guidance on OSHA, EPA, DEP, City, and other regulatory safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Implements and supports safety training and awareness programs, including but not limited to Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, PPE, First Aid/CPR/AED, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), as well as outreach, campaigns, and recognition initiatives.
Leads the Citywide Safety Program, including participation in departmental Safety Committees and coordination with Human Resources and external regulatory agencies. May serve as committee chair.
Collaborates with the Utilities Team to ensure environmental compliance at both water treatment plants, including hazardous chemical storage, waste management, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), and emergency response.
Conducts field inspections at various facilities, including water plants, laboratories, fieldwork sites, lift stations, City event venues, and MOT locations -- to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Investigates safety and environmental incidents, prepares reports, identifies root causes, and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
Establishes and maintains confidential records and databases for safety, health (including immunizations), training, and certifications.
Participates in emergency planning and response activities, including hurricanes, flooding, and chemical releases.
Supports asset management and initiatives related to safety and environmental compliance.
Performs job hazard analyses for departments as requested.
ADDITONAL FUNCTIONS
Reviews/revises City safety manual and Department safety policies, plans, and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Management, or closely related field; and
Five (5) years of experience that includes Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety, Risk Management, Safety Program Development, or related work; and
Possess and maintain Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification or have the ability to attain within one (1) year of hire; and
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualications:
Experience in confined space and SCBA fit testing.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Experience with adult learning theory and delivering technical training.
Experience with heavy equipment, forklift operations, solid waste operations, building maintenance and inspections, grounds management, parks, special events, fire and police department operations, adult learning theory, and delivering technical training.
Certifications: Fire Safety Inspector, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), other related certifications.
Supplemental Information
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
Effectively communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
Ability to understand and explain technical safety and compliance requirements to diverse audiences.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to OSHA, EPA, DEP, FDEP, and NFPA.
Knowledge of Administrative policies and procedures.
Skill in risk assessment, hazard identification, and corrective action implementation.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate safety and environmental training programs.
Ability to respond to incidents and accidents.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to effectively communicate digitally, orally, and in writing.
Ability to operate computers utilizing Microsoft Office programs and risk management systems.
Ability to interface in a synergistic manner with other departments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light to moderate physical effort, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, climbing ladders, field site visits, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight up to 40 pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Ability to detect visual safety hazards. Ability to wear SCBA and respirators.
Environmental Factors: Exposure to water treatment chemicals, confined spaces, loud noise, heat/humidity, outdoor weather conditions, and other hazards related to municipal operations.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.
Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.
The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:
Student Loan Forgiveness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance
City Pension Plan
Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
457 Savings Plan (three options)
Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
Bonus Vacation Hours
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)
On-site Training Program
Wellness Program
Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
Credit Union
Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Direct Deposit
Social Security
Student Loan Forgiveness
Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.
Health Insurance
The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).
Dental Insurance
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.
Vision Care Plan
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.
Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.
Dependent Life Insurance
Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.
City Retirement / Pension Plans
The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.
Supplemental Plans
Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.
Short and Long Term Disability
The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.
Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)
The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.
Vacation
All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.
Holidays
The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.
Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.
Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)
The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.
Wellness Program
The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.
Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan
Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.
CreditUnion
All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different @types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.
Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Direct Deposit
Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High School Diploma or valid equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
None of the above
02
Please mark the coursework for your Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral (s) if applicable. If you do not have a degree, please select " No Degree". If you do not have a degree from the coursework listed below, please select "Other Coursework".
Environmental Science
Occupational Safety and Health
Risk Management
Other Coursework
No Degree
03
If you selected "Other Coursework" to the question above please @type the coursework you have completed. If this question does not apply to you, please @type, "N/A"
04
How many years of experience do you have in Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety, Risk Management, Safety Program Development, or related work?
No experience
Less than five (5) years if experience
At least five (5) years of experience, but less than six (6) years
At least six (6) years of experience, but less than seven (7) years
Seven or more years of experience
05
Please explain your professional work experience involving Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety, Risk Management, Safety Program Development, or related work including your relevant job duties. Please note that "See resume" is not a valid response. Failure to answer this question in detail may result in disqualification of your application. If you do not have this experience please @type N/A.
06
Do you possess [or are you able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid Florida driver's license?
Yes, I possess a Florida driver's license.
No, I do not have a valid Florida driver's license but I'm able to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
No, I do not possess a valid Florida driver's license and will not be able to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
07
Do you possess and maintain [or have the ability to attain within one (1) year of hire] an Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification?
Yes
No
08
Do you have any experience working in a unionized environment?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Boynton Beach
Address
100 E. Ocean Ave
City Hall - Human Resources
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435
Phone
5617426275
5617426275
Website
http://www.boynton-beach.org
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