Safety Services Specialist - Advanced Level B
Date Posted: 4/15/2024
Employer: Contra Costa County
Salary Range: County Government
Contact: CRISTINA PEREZ
Phone: 19253351408
Website: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov
Closing Date: 5/12/2024
Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking to fill one (1) Safety Services Specialist – Advanced Level B to join our Safety and Loss Control Unit. The 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 implementing the County's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Ergonomics Program, and other safety compliance programs; investigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on prevention; developing training presentations, and performing other related work as required. 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 unit 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.
We are looking for someone who is: 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
What you will typically be responsible for:
Competencies Required:
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 Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
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%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.