Position Description
The Safety and Training Specialist serves the as the safety coordinator, inspector, and trainer for the Department of Public Works and the Integrated Waste Management division. The position is housed in the Department of Public Works and serves road maintenance, landfill and transfer station operations, and general safety and training needs.
Under general supervision, incumbents assist in the program administration of the Countywide Safety Program, and will have functional responsibility for safety activities within County departments. This class is characterized by a high degree of independence in the application of program responsibilities and requires a thorough knowledge of applicable laws, procedures, and regulations affecting safety operations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The incumbent of this single position class possesses technical expertise in a variety of industrial safety areas and exercises considerable latitude and judgment in planning and coordinating a comprehensive, countywide safety program. The incumbent coordinates safety activities with department safety representatives and represents the County in inspections and meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Example of Duties
- Assists in developing and evaluating safety goals, and standards; assists and advises management in promoting an overall safety awareness and an effective participation in an occupational injury prevention program by all organizations.
- Inspects offices, work sites, buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and tools for compliance with safety standards, ordinances, laws, and practices; recommends necessary corrective actions; gives instruction and advice to supervisors and employees on accident prevention and the elimination of unsafe working conditions; makes follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
- Investigates and analyzes accidents, determines their causes and the means of preventing their recurrence; discusses such problems and their solution with supervisors and employees.
- Develop safety education programs; assists in the preparation of or develops preventive injury and accident instructional training materials; provides on-site or classroom type training and instruction on a wide range of safety-related matters such as first aid, equipment operation, safe driving and other subjects.
- Prepares reports to appropriate levels of management; collects and analyzes statistics and prepares and distributes reports on trend information and cost identifications; prepares articles for department publications.
- Collects data and prepares programs for monthly safety meetings; advises departments of the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Act; disseminates information on safety principles, regulations, standards and methods; distributes information material such as safety posters, case studies, and publications.
- Organizes and coordinates appropriate recognition programs for identifying outstanding safety performance by departments, units, or individuals.
- May perform the following supervisory duties, interviews and makes selections; evaluates employee performance; mentors; recommends training and career development opportunities; takes disciplinary actions; hears and resolves grievances; recognizes employees.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques involved in organizing and conducting a well-rounded safety program; the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State Department of Industrial Relations, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other State and federal laws relating to safety and occupational health standards; principles and techniques of accident prevention; types of occupations found in the public service and the kinds of equipment, operations, and hazards involved; statistical methods as applied to safety administration; safety education and training methods and techniques; instructional methods, training aids and materials necessary for developing, coordinating and implementing safety education and training programs; communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information; effective interviewing; and preparation and presentation of oral or written inspection or investigative reports and research projects relating to safety and accident prevention programs.
Ability to: Detect unsafe conditions and practices; gather and analyze information regarding accidents, reconstruct accidents, determine relevant issues and causes, recommend preventative measures; research, evaluate, and recommend policies and programs to comply with State laws and regulations, and effectively minimize County risk; train and motivate County staff; introduce and effectively carry on campaigns for the prevention and reduction of accidents; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; conduct studies, analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommendations to resolve problems or issues.
Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
Three (3) years progressively responsible professional level technical experience in safety and risk management programs.
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associated Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own
Extra-Hire:Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave:12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit:After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: - 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 - Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance:$50,000.00 County paid
Retirement Information: CalPERS:CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (
Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a monthClosing Date/Time: Continuous
