What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY SPECIALIST I-III position at City of Long Beach?
Description
SALARY INFORMATION (IAM):
Grade I - $32.275 - $43.830
Grade II - $37.547 - $50.984
Grade III - $43.643 - $59.440
Salary Information (ace)
Grade I - $32.407 - $44.009
Grade II - $37.699 - $51.192
Grade III - $43.822 - $59.683
Participates in developing, implementing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive health and safety management program for the City, including industrial safety, occupational health and safety, hazardous materials and hazard abatement, and accident prevention programs, to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations for employee occupational health and safety; Coordinates and conducts a variety of training classes and programs to ensure employee compliance with City safety measures, including confined space, air monitoring, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, construction and work zone traffic safety, fall protection, alcohol and drug awareness, lifting techniques, CPR and first aid, hearing protection, hazard communications, hazardous waste operations and emergency response and others; tracks dates and schedules required annual retraining classes; Conducts manager and supervisor training on managing employee health and safety; conducts and participates in safety meetings with departments; Conducts special and periodic health and safety inspections of City facilities and operations to identify safety and environmental hazards; Performs routine job safety analyses of facilities, equipment, work areas and work practices and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; performs industrial hygiene and noise monitoring of specific work sites and locations; performs ergonomic evaluations of employee work stations and processes; performs periodic special inspections and investigations, including noise level analyses, indoor air quality and others; follows up to ensure action on safety and other abatement notices; Responds to the scene of employee personal injury accidents and environmental-related incidents and conducts accident/incident investigations; analyzes details, devises effective countermeasures and prepares detailed reports of findings and recommended remedial actions; prepares incident documentation and necessary reporting; Participates in drafting new safety policies and procedures; reviews work specifications for safety and health regulations and codes; enforces City safety and health policies and procedures; Maintains departmental records for federal and state occupational health and safety regulatory compliance; Periodically checks the operation of, monitors and calibrates safety equipment to ensure conformance with City standards in use; Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements To File
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational health studies, environmental studies, industrial health, safety management, safety technology, or a closely related field; (proof required)*
AND
One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections;
Opportunities For Substitution Of Education Or Experience
Additional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with construction project safety inspections; Associate Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Occupational Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Certified Industrial Hygienist by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Construction Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; other equivalent professional safety certifications that will be considered on a case-by-case basis; public sector knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of: safety programs, environmental policies and procedures, and chemical/hazardous materials issues are desired for some positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Examination Weights
Application and Supplemental Application..........................................Qualifying
Written Exam………………….......................................................................... 50%
Appraisal Interview……………………………………………………………….........… 50%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after the close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
Equity And Inclusion
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. D69AN-26 SS: AG 11/25/25
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational health studies, environmental studies, industrial health, safety management, safety technology, or a closely related field? (proof required)*
Do you have one (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections?
EXPERIENCE: Describe your paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections as it relates to this position. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. Your response must include the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. Please include all applicable experience.
05
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the following are required. Please check all areas that you have knowledge of below.
For any of the Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities selected above, describe your knowledge. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. Your response must include the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. Please include all applicable experience.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional): Do you posses any of the following desirable qualifications listed below? Check all that apply. If you do not have any of the qualifications listed below, please choose none.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.
To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
SALARY INFORMATION (IAM):
Grade I - $32.275 - $43.830
Grade II - $37.547 - $50.984
Grade III - $43.643 - $59.440
Salary Information (ace)
Grade I - $32.407 - $44.009
Grade II - $37.699 - $51.192
Grade III - $43.822 - $59.683
- Bargaining Units: International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Worker Association of Confidential Employees
Participates in developing, implementing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive health and safety management program for the City, including industrial safety, occupational health and safety, hazardous materials and hazard abatement, and accident prevention programs, to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations for employee occupational health and safety; Coordinates and conducts a variety of training classes and programs to ensure employee compliance with City safety measures, including confined space, air monitoring, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, construction and work zone traffic safety, fall protection, alcohol and drug awareness, lifting techniques, CPR and first aid, hearing protection, hazard communications, hazardous waste operations and emergency response and others; tracks dates and schedules required annual retraining classes; Conducts manager and supervisor training on managing employee health and safety; conducts and participates in safety meetings with departments; Conducts special and periodic health and safety inspections of City facilities and operations to identify safety and environmental hazards; Performs routine job safety analyses of facilities, equipment, work areas and work practices and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; performs industrial hygiene and noise monitoring of specific work sites and locations; performs ergonomic evaluations of employee work stations and processes; performs periodic special inspections and investigations, including noise level analyses, indoor air quality and others; follows up to ensure action on safety and other abatement notices; Responds to the scene of employee personal injury accidents and environmental-related incidents and conducts accident/incident investigations; analyzes details, devises effective countermeasures and prepares detailed reports of findings and recommended remedial actions; prepares incident documentation and necessary reporting; Participates in drafting new safety policies and procedures; reviews work specifications for safety and health regulations and codes; enforces City safety and health policies and procedures; Maintains departmental records for federal and state occupational health and safety regulatory compliance; Periodically checks the operation of, monitors and calibrates safety equipment to ensure conformance with City standards in use; Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements To File
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational health studies, environmental studies, industrial health, safety management, safety technology, or a closely related field; (proof required)*
AND
One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections;
Opportunities For Substitution Of Education Or Experience
Additional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
- Knowledge of methods and practices for developing and administering a comprehensive safety program, conducting accident and work place safety audits and investigations, and designing employee safety training programs;
- Knowledge of Safety Programs and its safety and environmental policies and practices;
- Knowledge of associated safety and chemical/hazardous materials issues;
- Knowledge of standard safety equipment used in public sector occupations;
- Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical analysis techniques;
- Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication;
- Knowledge of Federal and state laws, regulations and standards for employee health and environmental safety, ex. Cal/OSHA and California Code of Regulations, Title 8;
- Ability to understand, explain, interpret and apply complex federal, state and City requirements regulating workplace health and safety and the use, storage and disposal of chemical and hazardous substances;
- Ability to independently apply procedures and regulations affecting safety operations;
- Ability to evaluate workplace safety programs and practices and make sound recommendations for improvement;
- Ability to conduct effective employee training programs, and accident and workplace safety investigations;
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and initiative within policy guidelines;
- Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive investigative reports and other materials;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
- Ability to operate a computer and standard business software;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
- Respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends;
- Travel occasionally, as required.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with construction project safety inspections; Associate Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Occupational Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Certified Industrial Hygienist by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene; Construction Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals; other equivalent professional safety certifications that will be considered on a case-by-case basis; public sector knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of: safety programs, environmental policies and procedures, and chemical/hazardous materials issues are desired for some positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Examination Weights
Application and Supplemental Application..........................................Qualifying
Written Exam………………….......................................................................... 50%
Appraisal Interview……………………………………………………………….........… 50%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after the close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
Equity And Inclusion
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. D69AN-26 SS: AG 11/25/25
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
- Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
- Deferred Compensation
- Credit Union Membership
- Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Employee Parking
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?
- Yes
- No
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational health studies, environmental studies, industrial health, safety management, safety technology, or a closely related field? (proof required)*
- Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree.
- No, but I can substitute with experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position on a year-for-year basis.
- I do not have a Bachelor's Degree or experience to substitute.
Do you have one (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections?
- Yes, I have 1 (one) year of the required experience.
- No, I do not have the 1 (one) year of required experience.
EXPERIENCE: Describe your paid, full-time equivalent experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, safety education and/or facility safety inspections as it relates to this position. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. Your response must include the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. Please include all applicable experience.
05
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the following are required. Please check all areas that you have knowledge of below.
- Methods and practices for developing and administering a comprehensive safety program, conducting accident and work place safety audits and investigations, and designing employee safety training programs
- Safety Programs and its safety and environmental policies and practices;
- Safety and chemical/hazardous materials issues;
- Standard safety equipment used in public sector occupations;
- Basic research methods and statistical analysis techniques;
- Principles and practices of sound business communication;
- Federal and state laws, regulations and standards for employee health and environmental safety (Cal/OSHA and California Code of Regulations, Title 8).
For any of the Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities selected above, describe your knowledge. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. Your response must include the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. Please include all applicable experience.
07
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional): Do you posses any of the following desirable qualifications listed below? Check all that apply. If you do not have any of the qualifications listed below, please choose none.
- Experience with construction project safety inspections
- Associate Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Certified Industrial Hygienist by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene
- Construction Health and Safety Technologist by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- other equivalent professional safety certifications that will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- public sector knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of: safety programs, environmental policies and procedures, and chemical/hazardous materials issues
- None. I do not have any of these desirable qualifications. Selecting this will not disqualify you from this position.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services
- Yes
- No
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.
To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
- Required Question
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