Safety and Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

The Safety and Compliance Specialist provides oversight for increasing safety and compliance at the landfill and all County customer convenience centers. The position manages projects related to safety improvements at the landfill and customer convenience centers, conducts site visits to identify potential risks and ensure regulatory compliance, and ensures the Division follows all relevant safety regulations. The Safety and Compliance Specialist tracks regulatory changes, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures, and promotes awareness of safety and compliance protocols to Division employees through training and informational materials. The position works with the Division Chief, Operations Supervisor, and Compactor Operations Supervisor to identify areas of concern, develop plans to address these issues and monitor progress over time.

This position reports to the Solid Waste Division Chief.

Essential Job Functions

Oversees projects related to safety improvements at the landfill and customer convenience centers. Justifies the need for each project, develops a scope of work, requests quotes, and communicates with vendors and/or other divisions involved.

Ensures that the Division follows all relevant safety regulations.

Develops and implements strategies to reduce or eliminate risk and increase efficiencies of operations.

Creates Standard Operating Procedures related to the safety and compliance of the landfill and customer convenience center operations and keeps them up to date by tracking changes in the related legislation.

Periodically visits customer convenience centers to identify potential risks.

Periodically reviews existing practices to ensure they are relevant to current safety regulations.

Develops suggestions on improving safety of operations at the landfill and customer convenience centers.

Develops suggestions on strategic goals and progress measures related to safety and compliance.

Creates, updates, and maintains an inventory of equipment used at the landfill and customer convenience centers; orders spare parts to ensure timely repairs and replacement; and maintains contact with vendors.

Develops training and informational materials to promote safety awareness and disseminate them among different categories of Division employees.

Assists the Division Chief, Operations Supervisor, and Compactor Operations Supervisor with investigating workplace accidents and complaints. Visit sites related to accidents and complaints, collects information, and completes the necessary forms.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Knowledge of--

• Safety best practices.
• Techniques of compliance.
• Documentation of safety concerns and compliance resolutions.

Ability to--

• Draft safety and compliance recommendations.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Draft SOPs pertaining to compliance and safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, other employees, and the public.
• Train others in safety and compliance protocols.
• Drive large GVW vehicles.

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Four years of experience in a solid waste environment, including handling safety and compliance issues.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid Class B commercial driver's license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Special Requirements:

Operation of County-owned vehicle.

Subject to alcohol and drug testing.

Physical Demands:

Requires collection of field samples, lifting 26 lbs., climbing ladders, and walking over rough terrain.

Unusual Demands:

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil and occasional hazards from the use of equipment, rain, cold, heat, snow, humidity, and dampness.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $29.80 - $31.92 per hour; $54,236 - $58,094 annually

Grade 721, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Department of Public Works, Solid Waste

Position closing date: June 12, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on June 13th.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] with as much notice as possible.