Occupational Safety Specialist

Oakland Housing Authority • Oakland, CA

2d • $124,141 - $137,028

About The Position

Under direction, the Occupational Safety Specialist supports agency-wide compliance with federal, state, and OSHA/CAL‑OSHA regulations. The role assists in the delivery and documentation of safety training, supports safety committees, conducts safety-related data review, and coordinates aspects of Workers’ Compensation, ergonomic assessments, and workplace safety investigations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment across the Authority.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, risk management, emergency management, or related areas OR a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene, emergency management or related field and 2 years of experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Knowledge of OSHA and CAL‑OSHA safety standards and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Workplace safety practices and hazard identification techniques
• Knowledge of Accident reporting, investigation, and documentation procedures
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes and ergonomic assessment basics
• Knowledge of Methods of research, data collection, and analysis related to safety performance
• Knowledge of Understanding of project life cycle phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing)
• Knowledge of Resource planning and allocation
• Knowledge of Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning
• Knowledge of Safety training delivery methods and adult learning considerations
• Ability to Interpret and apply safety regulations and organizational safety policies
• Ability to Collect, track, and analyze safety and incident data
• Ability to Assist with the delivery and coordination of safety training
• Ability to Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria across multiple departments
• Ability to Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation
• Ability to Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, management, and external partners
• Ability to Oversee emergency plans and run necessary simulations
• Ability to Develop and lead safety workshops
• Ability to Make sound recommendations based on safety observations and data
• Ability to Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
• Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, ASP, CSP) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments with safety training in accordance with CAL‑OSHA requirements and maintain documentation and training records
• Compile and analyze accident reports and safety-related incident data to identify trends, hazards, and risk exposures
• Assist with the setup and monitoring of Workers’ Compensation claims by coordinating with claims examiners and medical providers; track ergonomic assessment requests and equipment procurement
• Participate in preliminary or follow-up fact‑finding related to workplace incidents when needed
• Maintain safety records, logs, and reports consistent with regulatory and agency standards
• Respond to safety-related inquiries from departments and provide guidance based on OSHA/CAL‑OSHA standards
• Support implementation of safety initiatives, training campaigns, and communication strategies that enhance workplace safety
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation such as safety procedures, meeting minutes, checklists, and compliance records
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree