Overview
FY 25-46 Safety Officer I Jobs in Austin, TX at The Texas Facilities Commission
Texas Facilities Commission
Employment Opportunities
JOB Vacancy Notice: FY 25-46
Business Title: Safety Officer State Classification: Safety Officer I
Salary Group: B17
Salary: $4,166.67 month)
$50,000.04 (year) Hours/Week: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon.-Fri.
Location: Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Texas 78701
Posting Date: 03/04/2025 FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: 40
Closing Date: Open until filled Shift Differential: N/A Openings: 1
Division: Safety and Security Program Program: S&S – Safety Programs
Note: To apply for a state agency job with TFC, you must complete the electronic State of Texas
Uniform Application for Employment through www.WorkInTexas.com.
What is the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 28 million square
feet of state-owned and leased facilities that house over 62,000 state employees in over 100 state
agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. TFC oversees a varied property portfolio of
office space, storage, warehouses, parking garages, and grounds of buildings across 283 cities and towns
in Texas. Our team provides and contracts for the design and construction, property management,
landscaping and custodial services, recycling and waste management services, building climate and
energy automation, and the fire and security services required to keep State agencies working for our
constituents.
The Position: As a Safety Officer, you will perform advanced (journey-level) work in the safety and
security program. You will monitor and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Safety Office of
Risk Management and OSHA, as well as other state and federal laws and regulations. You will work
under minimum supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.
The ideal candidate will identify and analyze perils, risks, and hazards to which the agency, its
employees, or the general public, might be exposed. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of safety
and health concepts, techniques and of loss control management. The ideal candidate should be a graduate
from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business management,
public administration, risk management, insurance, occupational safety, building management, or a
related field. The candidate should have four (4) years of experience in one of the following program
areas: risk management, building management, public safety, and/or safety program administration and a
valid State of Texas Class “C” driver’s license. Education and related experience may be substituted for
one another on a year by year basis. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to attest to and maintain
the security or integrity of the state’s critical infrastructure requirement to be considered for hire and to
maintain employment.
Top Benefits for working for the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):
HealthSelect of Texas insurance-paid at 100% for full-time employees, 50% for dependents
$5,000.00 Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Optional Term Life Insurance
State of Texas Retirement Plan
Texasaver 401(k) Plan
One of two dental insurance plans
State of Texas Vision insurance plan
Texas Facilities Commission
Employment Opportunities
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Texas Facilities Commission
Central Services Building,
1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711
Office 512-463-3433
Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage
TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA)-set asides pre-tax dollars-pays for out of pocket health care
expenses
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Customer service skills. Able to communicate well with customers.
Attention to detail. Ability to accurately enter key data to avoid causing major disruptions.
Familiar with current technology and ability to learn new technologies as it evolves.
Ability to be punctual and on time to serve customers each day.
Skill in organization.
Skill in presentation and negotiation.
Skill in gathering and analyzing accurate and relevant information.
Ability to train others.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships within and outside the agency with persons
having all levels of skill and education.
Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position and others at TFC. Go to
www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military experience, training, and formal education into
civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 38B Civil
Affairs Specialist, 38A Civil Affairs, AB Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, 166X RL-Special Duty Officer-
Strategic Sealift Officer (SSO), AST Aviation Survival Technician, BOSN Boatswain (Warrant), 0918
Water Safety/Survival Instructor, 5702 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense
Officer (Warrant), 1S0X1 Safety, 30c0 Support Commander, or other related fields pertaining to the
minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly
encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional
information.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
TFC Recruiting Policy:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Conditions of Employment:
Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum qualifications defined in the job
posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each
Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) requirement. Follow application instructions and fill out
application form completely for further consideration.
If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other
minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview.
Texas Facilities Commission
Employment Opportunities
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Texas Facilities Commission
Central Services Building,
1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711
Office 512-463-3433
As part of its employment process, TFC may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An
applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position
for which the report is initiated.
Driver’s record check will be conducted by the agency. Satisfactory driving records are required for
driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business. CDL
“Drivers” must consent to TFC’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy against the illegal use of alcohol and
drugs.
If hired, employee must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and
employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas
Workforce Commission office. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment
Visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Note: Any male between the ages of 18 and 25 must show proof of registration with the Selective
Service System before he can be selected for employment with the Texas Facilities Commission.
WIT Job Number: 16832546
Contact Information:
Richard W. Allen, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Specialist
Recruiting and Staffing
Talent Management
Texas Facilities Commission
1711 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78701
Direct: 512-463-3433
Title: FY 25-46 Safety Officer I
Company: The Texas Facilities Commission
Location: Austin, TX
