Senior Safety Services Specialist

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.

• An Excellent Communicator: You will need to possess strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Adaptable: You will need to effectively adjust easily to varied and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and Organized: You will need to balance multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and may need to shift priorities quickly as needs change
• Knowledgeable in Safety and Loss Control: You will need to apply technical knowledge, and be familiar with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Team Oriented: You will need to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple parties including employees, and contractors

• 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

• You will be part of a dynamic team
• You will have the opportunity to have a Hybrid remote work schedule
• You will have access to a generous benefits package including retirement, health plan options and other benefits listed here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website

• You will work in a fast-paced environment
• You will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
• You may interact with clients that are upset and/or confused
• You will receive requests for technical advice for complex operations

• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: 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.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in safety, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: 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.

Substitution: 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.

Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you mayanticipateneeding reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.