Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTJob DescriptionPosition SummaryUnder the Director of Risk Management and Safety general direction, develops, implements and administers occupational health, safety and environmental programs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, industry standards and District policy; works closely with District management, operating supervisors, union representatives and employees to identify and evaluate potentially hazardous conditions and formulate recommendations for preventive or corrective action; interprets federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations and assists management in achieving and maintaining compliance; works closely with contract medical and industrial hygiene specialists to monitor conditions and their possible effect on the health of employees; develops and provides employee safety training; participates in emergency preparedness and contingency planning activities; supervises staff in performance of administrative duties related to health, environment and/or safety, and additional duties as assigned.THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application2. Resume (Attach as PDF to your online application)Application Review Date: 10/28/2024Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelops, implements and evaluates safety policies, procedures and programs to reduce work-related accidents, eliminate potentially hazardous conditions and control financial lossesResponsible for assigned existing and on-going safety and environmental programs such as Blood Lead, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazardous Waste tracking, etc.Investigates causes of accidents and recommends changes in procedures, equipment usage, and/or work environment to correct problems and prevent recurrenceReviews results of corrective actionsParticipates in regular safety meetings with Bus, Ferry, Bridge and District Division employees to discuss potential environmental and/or safety problems, interpret procedures and discusses other safety-related issuesRoutinely visits all District facilitiesPerforms liaison function with outside agencies such as Fire Protection Services, EPA, Cal-OSHA and OSHAOperates, maintains and calibrates sophisticated environmental monitoring and sampling equipmentPerforms required industrial hygiene sampling at all locationsEvaluates new equipment and processesInspects equipment, tools and work aides for proper and safe operation and recommends removal from service for required repairs or modifications as necessaryResearches regulations, standards and codes, and coordinates compliance with federal, state and local environmental legislationPerforms job site inspections to ensure safe working conditions, detect potential problems and rate potential problems according to factors such as probability and potential severity of injuriesDevelops and conducts employee training programs on safe work practices, first aid, fire procedures, and other environmental and safety related issuesConducts individual employee training as neededMaintains training records on Environmental, Health and Safety related mattersDesigns conventional and computerized record keeping systems, and provides training to clerical employees who maintain these systems and updates data basesMay operate District vehicles on a regular basisRegular and reliable attendance and performance are required.Minimum QualificationsEducation and/or Experience:College level training and experience equivalent to:Bachelors’ degree with major course work in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, or closely related field. A Masters’ degree in a position related field may be considered in lieu of one year experience. Position related experience may be considered on a year per year basis in lieu of degree.Two years recent full-time position related experience in the field of occupational health and safety, including the planning and execution of safety program elements, accident investigation and equipment inspection.Required License:Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.Physical Requirement:Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, hardhat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, respirators and fall protection equipment. Visit work locations, which may include maintenance shops, bridge scaffolds, marine facilities and ships, bridge towers and cables, etc. Climbing stairs or ladders and working at high elevations, with appropriate protective equipment.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Federal, state, county, local, OSHA, U.S. Coast Guard, D.O.T and EPA requirements and industry standardsProper courses of action to prevent or reduce accidentsModern approaches to health and safety managementTraining techniques, training program development, development of procedures and manuals, and techniques of implementing and promoting programs in a multifaceted organizationAbility to and Skill in:Organize work, manages multiple priorities, and meet deadlinesIdentify needs and develop programs and work procedures to promote employee safety and occupational healthConduct investigations and prepare reports on safety-related issuesInstruct and motivate employees in a positive effective mannerDevelop and maintain constructive professional working relationships with all encountered in the course of workCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing with state and federal agencies, union representatives, District employees and insurance representativesUse advanced audio/visual equipmentProficiently use personal computer and applicable software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access Database, and Power Point)

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