Occupational Health and Safety Specialist II
About The Position
At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently 1 opening for Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. JOB SUMMARY As an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining Metropolitan’s Health and Safety (H&S) Programs. You will assist in reviewing and updating current H&S Programs and ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements and/or industry best practices. The position’s primary focus will be to assist in the development and implementation of Industrial Hygiene and Shop Safety programs. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide guidance related to lead, asbestos, machine guarding, tool safety, and other relevant programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Occupational Health and Safety Specialist I classification.
- Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: Industrial Hygiene Programs - providing guidance on requirements related to lead, asbestos, indoor air quality, and aerosol transmissions.
- Permits - providing guidance on programs related to elevators and pressure vessels.
- Shop Safety - providing guidance related to machine guarding, tool safety, compressed gasses, and other relevant programs.
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing work environments and participates in developing programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury or illness caused by workplace hazards.
- Assist with developing and implementing health and safety programs.
- May provide guidance to employees and communicates roles and responsibilities based on health and safety standards.
- May serve as liaison between Metropolitan and regulatory agencies, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
- Assist with developing and providing training to support H&S programs.
- Assist with conducting inspections and investigating incidents to identify causes and determine preventative measures.
- Maintain required documentation (e.g., inspection checklists, incident investigations) and collect data related to on-the-job injuries and illnesses.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Excellent working environment
- On-site fitness center
- Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
- Public transportation reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
