County of San Diego
Departmental Safety Coordinator-23233810
County of San Diego, Los Angeles, California, United States,
This is an exceptional professional job opportunity for persons with experience in safety management.The County of San Diego is currently seeking qualified candidates for
DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY COORDINATOR .The Department of Public Works (DPW) will invite candidates to interviews beginning the week of October 21, 2024.Departmental Safety Coordinators are primarily responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing departmental safety policies and procedures. These positions will be responsible for overseeing the ergonomic program, conducting hazard inspections, auditing, and writing safety programs, analyzing data, and coordinating safety education and training.The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate well with all levels of staff, manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines in the management of safety and training programs, will be required to analyze occupational safety and health legislation and regulatory changes, keep current on new developments, and incorporate mandated regulatory changes governing safe work practices.Departmental Safety Coordinators are allocated to the San Diego County Library (SDCL), Department of General Services (DGS), Department of Public Works (DPW), District Attorney Office, Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD), and Sheriff's Department. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in DPW; however, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies in other allocated departments.The Departmental Safety Coordinator for (DPW) will be primarily responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive safety program, coordinating safety education, and training staff.DPW Hiring Process and Timeline:
Job Offer and Background Process begins in November 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with an emphasis in industrial engineering, health science or occupation safety and health, or a closely related field; AND, Two (2) years of experience in the development and implementation of safety programs.Notes: Additional related experience, as described above, may substitute for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis. ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification or COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist) is desirable.WORKING CONDITIONSMay be required to access hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.EVALUATION PROCESS
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY COORDINATOR .The Department of Public Works (DPW) will invite candidates to interviews beginning the week of October 21, 2024.Departmental Safety Coordinators are primarily responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing departmental safety policies and procedures. These positions will be responsible for overseeing the ergonomic program, conducting hazard inspections, auditing, and writing safety programs, analyzing data, and coordinating safety education and training.The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate well with all levels of staff, manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines in the management of safety and training programs, will be required to analyze occupational safety and health legislation and regulatory changes, keep current on new developments, and incorporate mandated regulatory changes governing safe work practices.Departmental Safety Coordinators are allocated to the San Diego County Library (SDCL), Department of General Services (DGS), Department of Public Works (DPW), District Attorney Office, Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD), and Sheriff's Department. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in DPW; however, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies in other allocated departments.The Departmental Safety Coordinator for (DPW) will be primarily responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive safety program, coordinating safety education, and training staff.DPW Hiring Process and Timeline:
Job Offer and Background Process begins in November 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with an emphasis in industrial engineering, health science or occupation safety and health, or a closely related field; AND, Two (2) years of experience in the development and implementation of safety programs.Notes: Additional related experience, as described above, may substitute for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis. ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification or COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist) is desirable.WORKING CONDITIONSMay be required to access hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.EVALUATION PROCESS
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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