MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or related field; with five (5) years’ professional experience in creating, developing, implementing health & safety education policy, procedures and programs, training and facilitating on all business levels, and conducting internal Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental inspections; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working experience in creating fact-finding reports including responding to Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA) required. Working experience in using conceptual, analytical and problem-solving methods required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment. Working experience in general industry safety, office workplace safety, and basic safety fundamentals required. CPR Certified, Certified Safety Professional preferred. Working experience in administration of Safety and OJI (or Worker’s Compensation) preferred. Master’s in Occupational or Environmental Health & Safety, Nursing, or a related degree preferred. 

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.