Safety & Training Compliance Officer (20564181)

$9,490 - $11,535/Yr

City of Daly City, CA - Daly City, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Daly City, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under general supervision or direction of the Director of Water and Wastewater Resources or the Director's authorized personnel, develops, monitors, conducts, and administers the Department's occupational health and safety and environmental programs and Water/Wastewater industrial training program in compliance with federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations, as well as industry standards; develops, implements and administers safety and training policies, procedures and directives; evaluates effectiveness of safety and training programs, implements new programs and procedures as needed; assists in the administration of the risk management program; acts as the Department's Safety Officer; and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, oversees, and participates in the day-to-day operations of Department-wide occupational health and safety programs designed to reduce risk, ensure workplace safety, and prevent injury, occupational illness, and damage to property.
• Develops, coordinates, and administers the Water/Wastewater industrial training program to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees.
• Performs a variety of professional level duties involved in the development, organization, implementation, and coordination of a variety of safety and industrial programs, including training, safety, and environmental compliance programs.
• Reviews, develops, and updates Department-wide health and safety related policies and procedures for compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains functional Department safety-related manuals and documentation, including preparing and distributing appropriate communications.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory changes at the Federal, State, and local levels, as well as trends and innovations in the field of occupational health and safety.
• Establishes, implements, and coordinates safety training objectives; plans, develops, schedules, conducts, or arranges for regulatory and other health and safety related training.
• Conducts and monitors Department facility and site inspections, job hazards analyses and other evaluations to identify hazards and potential risks.
• Develops and maintains the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Safety Manual, and Training Program.
• Conducts thorough audits, investigations and analysis of accidents, incidents and injuries; develops findings, prepares reports, and makes recommendations to assigned supervisor of corrective actions and preventative measures.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the areas of workplace safety and employee training, including at least one (1) year of which involved administration of a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Possession of a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider certificate and First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree majoring in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational health, or closely related field desirable.
• Five (5) years of experience in the areas of workplace safety and employee training, including at least three (3) years of which have involved administration of a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program desirable.
• Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and an Associate Risk Manager (ARM).
• Certification by the State Water Resources Control Board in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, or Wastewater Treatment.
• Certification by the California Water Environment Association in Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical/Instrumentation, or Environmental Compliance Inspection.

Benefits

• Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum.
• Dental/Orthodontia coverage.
• City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability.
• City-sponsored Group Term Life insurance.
• Voluntary Vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits through PERS.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Sick leave accrual at the rate of 12 working days/year.
• Vacation accrual based on years of service.
• Uniform allowance for required uniforms.
• Mileage reimbursement.