Safety Coordinator Trainee/Safety Coordinator (Finance)
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department (HR) has multiple opportunities for a Safety Coordinator to support the Safety Loss Control division.
Under general direction, develops and administers comprehensive safety, accident prevention, and/or U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and regulations; investigates work related occupational safety complaints; conducts safety evaluations and investigations of accidents; performs ergonomic evaluations; conducts training and encourages adherence to safety standards; and performs other related duties as required. The position will also be responsible for maintaining compliant files and records.
The Safety Coordinator is a Confidential designated class reporting to either a Senior Safety Coordinator or the Safety Division Manager. Incumbents in this dual-concept classification are responsible for the safety program of an assigned department(s) which has a variety of high-risk equipment, occupations with substantial potential for accidents and injuries, and/or hazardous materials usage and storage, or the coordination and implementation of the County's DOT required Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Responsibilities may include conducting office and field investigations of accidents and/or complaints of unsafe conditions; preparation of evaluation reports; general safety education (e.g., training); recommending strategies for the elimination of unsafe acts and/or non-adherent conditions; administering, monitoring and revising various written safety programs, safety policies, and/or drug and alcohol testing programs.
The Safety Coordinator Trainee class is the entry-level class for the Safety Coordinator series. This class is characterized by the responsibility to conduct routine inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance. The Safety Coordinator Trainee class is distinguished from the Safety Coordinator in that the work performed will be subject to frequent review. Incumbents are expected to promote to Safety Coordinator after acquiring the necessary training and experience, with satisfactory performance.
Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for assignments within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.
The Department desires candidates with experience in risk management, worker's compensation, and safety loss control. Candidate's who have experience in hospital/medical background in the relative field are also encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.• Develop, coordinate, and monitor safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and training programs to ensure compliance with regulations; reduce accidents and associated costs due to safety and/or regulatory problems.
• Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and codes pertaining to occupational safety issues and/or applicable DOT/California Highway Patrol (CHP) drug and alcohol testing issues.
• Perform on-site and work-practice evaluations; identify potential safety hazards and regulatory non-adherence in order to eliminate unsafe working conditions.
• Investigate or review reports of accidents or complaints; determine causes/requirements; implement or recommend corrective or preventive measures.
• Maintain liaison with various regulatory agencies.
• Ensure hazardous materials and/or workplace violations are properly identified; monitor materials storage and usage, and coordinate transport, disposal of materials, or correction.
• Assist in establishing safety goals and objectives, and methods for measuring effectiveness of safety programs.
• Prepare, analyze, and disseminate reports, statistics and other data on accidents, injuries, and violations.
• Identify adverse trends; motivate and assist supervisors in implementation of programs to reverse trends.
• Analyze legislation and regulatory changes; keep current on new developments; recommend incorporation of necessary, desirable, or mandated changes into policies and procedures.
• Investigate work related injuries/illnesses including those involving vehicle accidents.
• Represent the County in safety related hearings including small claims court when appropriate.
• Develop and conduct training programs and other meetings to train and teach safety practices and procedures.
• Develop, implement and administer a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program which may include the development and maintenance of a list of covered employees, coordination of testing activity and subsequent required actions, and provision of required training.Safety Coordinator Trainee
$28.24 - $40.01 Hourly
$4,894.89 - $6,935.32 Monthly
$58,738.69 - $83,223.82 Annually
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, public administration, healthcare administration or a related field.
OR OPTION II
Experience: Two years of experience in industrial or safety engineering, building/construction inspection with code enforcement, risk management, which required knowledge and application of State and federal laws relating to occupational safety, worksite inspection and/or mitigation workplace hazards; workplace safety training, accident review/investigation, or claim documentation and reporting. (College level courses in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational health and safety, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles and techniques involved in conducting a well-rounded safety program; the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State Department of Industrial Relations, the State Workers' Compensation Laws, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other state and federal laws relating to safety and occupational health standards; interpretation and application of legal descriptions.
Ability to: Investigate and analyze accidents and safety hazards, prepare corresponding reports, and effectively communicate and implement recommendations to correct; detect unsafe conditions, equipment, and practices in a variety of different settings; analyze situations accurately and adopt timely and effective courses of action; develop and analyze accident statistics; plan, organize, and implement a broad program of safety training.
Safety Coordinator
$41.17 - $58.44 Hourly
$7,135.90 - $10,128.80 Monthly
$85,630.79 - $121,545.54 Annually
Experience: Three years in industrial or safety engineering; occupational health and safety inspection; building/construction inspection with code enforcement; or risk management, which required knowledge and application of state and federal laws relating to occupational safety and which included identifying, evaluating, and making recommendations for the control of hazards, minimizing safety risks, and adhering to code compliance. (College level courses in industrial or safety engineering, occupational health and safety, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.) ; and/or three years administering a fully functional DOT required Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Desired Qualifications: Five (5) plus years of experience in transportation compliance, expertise and extensive knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Previous fleet management tracking software system experience is highly desired.
Knowledge of: Federal, state, ADA, and other regulations relating to occupational safety and hazardous materials management methods and procedures used in evaluating and correcting unsafe, unhealthful, and hazardous conditions and/or knowledge of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 382 et. seq. and Part 40) and any other state and local regulations/laws that may pertain to drug and alcohol testing of specified vehicle operators; legal descriptions, their interpretation and application; research and investigative techniques.
Ability to : Investigate accidents and/or work site hazards and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; detect unsafe conditions, practices, regulatory non-adherence and implement corrections; plan, organize, and conduct research for analysis, and make recommendations based on findings and/or plan implement and administer a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program; instruct in the methods and procedures of safety practices and work site compliance; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Amanda Duarte at ADuarte @rivco.org
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