Description Description The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety (H&S) programs for Citizens to advance the bank safety culture and promotion of colleague well-being. The primary objective is ensuring a safe and healthy work environment in branches and offices for Citizens colleagues, customers and vendors. Primary responsibilities involve: + Supporting the planning and timely execution of H&S work orders involving indoor air quality, asbestos, mold, flood response, ergonomics, and other industrial hygiene needs + Being on-call to provide safety-related guidance to facilities colleagues who respond to emergencies in branches and offices + Conducting visits of branches and offices to investigate H&S issues in branches and offices + Analyzing safety-related data (workers compensation, general liability, and fleet vehicle losses) by using MS Excel complex formulas (e.g., vlookup, countif, text functions), advanced filters, and interactive pivot tables and charts + Supporting the investigation of accidents and fleet vehicle losses to identify trends in accident root causes and propose preventive strategies Supplementary responsibilities include: + Supporting the development and annual update of Citizens H&S procedures + Contributing to continuous improvement of H&S programs + Developing and delivering H&S training content in-person or on-line + Assisting in the planning and implementation of H&S events to advance a culture that fosters colleague well-being + Encouraging colleagues to embrace health and safety topics This role requires regular travel to branches and offices throughout the bank’s footprint. The chosen candidate will be required to work on the field, at a regional office or performing property visits at least four days a week, unless traveling. Qualifications Experience and Skills: + Internship experience or more than 1-year experience (preferred) in Health, Safety and Environment + Intermediate or Advanced level (preferred) of MS Excel + Capacity to handle competing priorities + Ability to travel as required + Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy + Competence in planning and organization skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with branch and office colleagues, facilities personnel, and stakeholders + Strong MS Office skills including MS Word and MS Power Point Educational, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials: + Bachelor’s Degree required + Preferred: OSHA Certification -10 hr + Preferred: Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Hours & Work Schedule Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM Please Note: Safety-related emergencies at Citizens properties may occur during regular banking hours, as well as after hours and weekends. Candidates should be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to any incidents that arise during these times, ensuring the safety and security of our customers, colleagues, and facilities. Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability. Why Work for Us At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth Background Check Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.