About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

The Safety and Compliance Specialist serves as a central resource for CORE Electric Cooperative’s safety operations. Responsible for regulatory compliance, and data management within the safety department. The responsibilities of this position include the design and administration of departmental databases, coordination of safety communications, and oversight of regulatory compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and workers compensation requirements. The Specialist oversees safety software platforms, facilitates training programs, and supports incident investigations. By integrating technology, regulatory oversight, and cross-departmental coordination, this position plays a key role in strengthening CORE’s safety culture and operational resilience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain departmental databases including Safety Observations, Near Miss, Hazard Identification, and Incident records.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) by maintaining driver qualification files and associated documentation, including:
  • Motor Vehicle Records (initial and annual)
  • Medical examiner’s certificates (and registry verification)
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries
  • Expiration tracking for licenses, medical certificates, and annual reviews
  • Annual MVR and violation list reviews with documented findings
  • Notification to drivers and supervisors of upcoming expirations or compliance needs

• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing for CDL and non-CDL drivers (random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing).
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure documentation meets regulatory and audit requirements.
• Administer safety software systems:
  • Provide user training, develop reference guides, and manage user access.
  • Collaborate with IT and vendors to enhance system functionality.
  • Develop reports and dashboards for safety metrics and compliance tracking.
• File first reports of injury with workers’ compensation carriers and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Prepare monthly reports, including OSHA rates, incident statistics, and safety performance indicators.
• Coordinate safety communications and branding:
  • Develop internal and external safety content.
  • Maintain consistency in CORE’s safety branding across signage, apparel, and materials.
  • Partner with People Operations to manage safety recognition programs.
• Support department meetings, training coordination, and scheduling.
• Assist with safety investigations, documentation, and training program delivery
• Order and maintain safety supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience providing administrative support in safety, compliance, HR, risk management, or business operations.

• Working knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel throughout CORE’s service territory and attend off-site training or conferences.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Associate degree (or higher) in business administration, safety, environmental science, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in safety, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, or workers’ compensation regulations.
• Experience using safety management software or databases.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Knowledge and Skills

• Integrity: Exhibits a high degree of integrity and honesty.
• Diplomacy: able to use appropriate diplomacy and tact with employees, members, customers, and other contacts.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Problem Solving: identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Complex Problem Solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination: adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring: monitoring/assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Analysis: determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Time Management: managing one’s own time OR managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Systems Evaluation: identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Persuasion: persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation: bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Confidentiality: able to exercise appropriate discretion and confidentiality OR able to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and objectivity in complex and sensitive situations.
• Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan upcoming initiatives, including prioritizing workload, developing schedules, and meeting deadlines.
• Technical: Strong technical skills, especially in database administration and Microsoft applications.

The application deadline is estimated to be 11/10/2025, or until the position is filled. The posting may close earlier or remain open longer depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to twenty pounds of force occasionally. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Eight paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
• Travel assistance & identity theft support services
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr@core.coop