With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN’s diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.  

What We Offer  

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $78,337 – $103,797. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:   

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date   

• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan   

• Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year   

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability   

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits  

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program  

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)  

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program  

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources  

• Yearly merit increase based on performance and budget  

• And so much more!!! 

Location and Schedule   

• In this position you can expect to work 100% on site at Denver International Airport.

• Monday to Friday 

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).   

• All scheduling is subject to adjustment and based on operational need. 

What You’ll Do 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is looking for a Safety and Industrial Hygiene Professional to join the Airport Operations Safety Team!  In this position, you will perform occupational safety and health work to minimize employee exposure to risk and injury, ensure compliance with occupational safety and health requirements, and enforce safety and loss policies and procedures within all of DEN's operations. 

Responsibilities and duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Tracking and trending reported hazards using the DEN Safety Management System 

• Tracking and trending vehicle and facility damage 

• Working closely with airline representatives to address safety concerns 

• Participating in the Safety Management System Committee meetings 

• Conducting safety audits/risk assessments 

• Providing on-demand regulatory guidance to airlines and departments 

• Identifying controls to mitigate risk identified in risk assessments 

• Assisting with Incident Analysis 

• Monitoring and enforcing safety infractions 

• Hazard investigation and follow-up 

• Supporting the development and implementation of Safety Management System 

• Performing other duties as required or requested 

What You’ll Bring  

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.  

Our ideal candidate will also have the following skills and experience:   

• A team player who works well with cross-functional groups 

• Strong writing and communication skills 

• Knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations specifically FAA part 139 

• Ability to learn and understand various software programs 

• Microsoft Office experience 

• Safety Management System (SMS) experience 

• Aviation experience preferred, but not required 

Required Minimum Qualifications  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial or Environmental Health and Safety, a physical science, or a related field. 

• Three (3) years of professional level occupational safety and health experience implementing and evaluating programs for compliance, accident prevention, employee involvement, and cost savings. 

• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. 

• This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.  

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. 

FBI Background Check  

FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.  

Shift Work/Emergency Duties 

Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays).  

About DEN  

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. 

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until 3/24, at midnight.  Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/23, at midnight.