Senior Safety Services Specialist
About The Position
Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Safety Services Specialist to join our Safety and Loss Control Division. The Senior Safety Services Specialist reports directly to the Assistant Risk Manager – Safety and Loss Control and is responsible for performing a high level of compliance-related duties, which include overseeing and managing the County’s Ergonomic Program and implementing other safety compliance programs; investigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on prevention; providing County-wide safety program and training development oversight and implementation; and performing other related work as required. The Senior Safety Services Specialist may provide lead direction to Safety Services Specialists and clerical staff. The County believes staff is its greatest asset. We strive to provide a workplace that is inclusive of all people, cultures, and backgrounds. At Contra Costa County, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact on the individuals we serve. We lead through our values, integrity, community, and our employees are dedicated and provide excellent service. The Safety and Loss Control program is a small and dedicated division within the Risk Management team. Each team member has a unique opportunity to support each other, make an immediate impact on the program, and to share their experience and knowledge with the rest of the team.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the applicant process.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in safety, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.
- Thirty-six (36) months of full-time responsible experience in an environmental, health and safety administrative or staff capacity, performing duties in areas such as EH&S program development and administration, occupational injury investigation and prevention, vehicle accident prevention and safety training.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience of the type noted above and possession of a Safety or related certificate from an accredited college or a university may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- One (1) additional year of experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and managing the County’s Ergonomic Program
- Investigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on prevention
- Coordinating the administration and implementation of comprehensive safety and loss control programs and training, which include researching regulations, legislation, industry best practices, and County department operations
- Working with the Risk Management General Services Division to post safety county programs and supplemental documents, review and monitor training content deficiencies or technical issues, and assist departments with program procedure customization upon request
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized safety training to include instructional presentations and materials; providing on-site, classroom style, or online training and instruction on a variety of risk management and safety related topics and providing administrative, technical, and training support as needed
- Participating, and assisting in the organization of departmental safety committee meetings and quarterly County-wide safety coordinator meetings
- Assisting with Cal-OSHA and third-party regulators in correspondence as needed
- Performing various assessments including safety inspections, site visits, and job hazard analyses; assisting in recommendation and implementation of corrective action
- Traveling independently to various locations throughout Contra Costa County to fulfill departmental responsibilities
- Providing lead direction to Safety Services Specialists and clerical staff
Benefits
- retirement
- health plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
