Pay,Benefits, \& Work Schedule
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- Assists in planning, scheduling and coordinating departmental safety and accident prevention programs.
- Investigates accidents and hazardous situations; gathers and analyzes data and formulates plans to prevent similar occurrences.
- Inspects equipment and facilities to identify unsafe or hazardous conditions and makes recommendations for the correction when needed.
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and conducting safety education programs; demonstrates safety equipment and procedures at meetings; secures guest speakers
- Prepares safety rules, instructions, charts, posters, bulletins, reports and other information regarding employee safety and accident prevention programs.
- Establishes and maintains cooperation of supervisors and employees to cultivate a positive and proactive safety culture focused on eliminating unsafe working conditions and practices.
- Assists Risk Management team and Safety Manager with modified duty and Worker’s Compensation requests.
- Speaks before employee, civic, and other groups concerning safety and accident prevention programs to raise awareness of safety precautions to be
- Act as a technical resource for division managers by interpreting and applying safety and health standards to the workplace.
- Performs related duties as required.
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- High School Graduation and four (4\) years of professional experience in safety, health, or environmental work OR
- Accredited associate degree and two (2\) years professional experience in safety, health, or environmental work. The experience may be waived upon presentation of the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation OR
- Accredited bachelor's degree in safety, health, or environmental studies
- Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen
- Ability to pass 10\-year TSA Background Check
- Ability to successfully obtain MCI issued SIDA Badge with AOA Driving Privileges
- Must possess a valid driver's license
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Aviation Department – Safety Division
Location: 601 Brasilia
Pay starting at: $24\.77 per hour
Schedule: Monday\-Friday 8:00a.m.\-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026
Responsibilities
This is moderately complex technical work assisting in developing and administering safety and accident prevention programs for municipal employees. An employee in this class conducts safety classes for Aviation Department employees in accident prevention and hazard recognition. Work also includes the regular inspection of department facilities, equipment and work procedures for compliance with established safety guidelines, industry best practices, accident prevention measures and applicable federal, state, and local legislation. Work is performed with considerable independence within established departmental policies, procedures, and practices and is subject to review by an administrative superior through conference, reports, and evidence of accomplishments of specific safety programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
and selects appropriate subjects for discussion.
taken at work and at home.
Qualifications
REQUIRES
Other Information
Military veterans encouraged to apply
Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.
Secure Retirement Planning
City\-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long\-term financial security.
Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.
Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.
Income Protection
Short\- and long\-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.
Life Insurance Provided
City\-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.
Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.
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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
###### For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre\-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non\-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy
The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816\-513\-1908 or send an e\-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD\-214 or a DD\-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1\) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211\).