Safety and Risk Control Specialist*

The Job

Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

Earn an Annual Salary Up to $95,846.40

Salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications.

The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for Safety and Risk Control Specialists* to create and implement safety, health and loss control programs for specific county departments. These positions develop and implement department safety and loss prevention programs; write programs and procedures related to risk management, loss prevention and environmental compliance; measure performance; monitor department safety program goals and objectives; perform safety inspections; monitor risk potential, recommend corrective action plans and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; advise employees and supervisors on accident prevention and safety matters; investigate claims of injury and property damage; review incident reports; inspect accident scenes; photograph and collect evidence; and analyze data to determine cause of accident.

*Official Title: Department Risk Control Specialist

For more detailed information, refer to the Department Risk Control Specialist job description.

This position offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below:

Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for eligible Teamsters classifications, refer to the MBO - Teamsters (BbOU) .

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

OPTION 1:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.

-OR-

OPTION 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter units) of completed college coursework from an accredited institution. Transcripts must be attached, or coursework must be listed in supplemental question #4.
-AND-
Experience: Four (4) years of experience (obtained within the past five (5) years) in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

EXPERIENCE: General loss prevention experience (e.g., Retail Loss Prevention, Security Staff) is not considered qualifying experience. Qualifying experience must be specific to the identification, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention programs.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public sector management and program administration
• Federal, State, and Local laws, standards, regulations, and policies pertaining to environmental health and safety
• Methods, techniques, and practices used in workforce training
• Methods, techniques, and practices used in industrial hygiene
• Statistical methods as applied to loss prevention
• Applied ergonomics

Skilled in:

• ASHRAE standards
• Cal/OSHA General Industry and Construction standards
• Loss prevention techniques
• Training
• Technical writing
• Use of computers, computer applications and software and other modern office equipment

Ability to:

• Understand and implement the principles of environmental health and occupational safety
• Identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections
• Conduct accident and injury investigations
• Conduct environmental health investigations and mitigation programs
• Research, interpret and apply technical information to prepare clear and concise management reports; apply logical supporting information to justify decisions and recommendations
• Interpret and apply laws, standards, regulations, and policies relating to occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection
• Analyze situations accurately and recommend action
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
• Work with diverse groups to achieve desired results
• Assemble, arrange, compute and interpret data

Desired Certifications:

• Occupational Safety and Health Technician
• Associate of Risk Management
• Associate Safety Professional
• Construction Safety and Health Technician

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

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