Occupational Safety Analyst (6130) - Citywide -C00459

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, plans and conducts worksite hazard analysis to identify occupational safety hazards and establishes comprehensive occupational safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of professional occupational safety experience, such as implementing occupational safety programs, conducting worksite inspections and conducting safety training.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) may substitute for the required experience described above.

Responsibilities

Review existing status, policies, and procedures utilized by departments to address safety needs. This may include operational and safety issues and procedures.
Research applicable regulations and standards relating to safety issues and make recommendations for procedures to prevent incidents and comply with regulations and industry standards.
Assess and recommend equipment, furniture, and materials to ensure safe and/or ergonomic work environment and conditions.
Interview employees and supervisors to obtain information about equipment use, exposures, and work practices.
Inspect/observe work practices, equipment, and physical conditions to identify potential hazards and verify compliance with regulations; develop controls or work practices to minimize or eliminate hazards identified.
Write clear and concise reports.
Investigate accidents to identify causal factors.
Consult with managers and employees to make recommendations for implementing safety changes.
Recommend corrective actions to reduce potential for future accidents.
Identify needs for safety training from inspections, trend analyses, and review of regulatory requirements.
Develop and present safety training to diverse audiences.
Review, analyze, and monitor worker’s compensation claims and other data to minimize costs and reduce incidents.
Participate in regulatory inspections and compliance activities to represent City Department.
Review and make recommendations on facility designs and construction to enhance safety and regulatory compliance.