• Job Description

  Req#: 4141808
  We are currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Safety Officer, Divisional vacancy in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria for the Administration Division of the Public Works Department .
  
  
  BENEFITS OVERVIEW
  • Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
  • Holidays: 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
  • Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
  • On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.
  Click on Benefits Tab above or click here for more information on County benefits.
  
  We are also accepting applications to establish employment lists for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Civil Service Rule 1414* and Extra-Help Safety Officer, Divisional vacancies in All Locations.
  
  The Position: Under general supervision, coordinates a divisional safety program within a large, diversified department; makes inspections and conducts safety training; and performs related duties as required.
  
  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
  
  • Knowledge/Experience with computers
  • Works well with others
  • Comfortable with public speaking in front of 5-30 people
  • Self-starter
  • Can work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of OSHA & Cal-OSHA regulations
  • Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's License is highly desirable
  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class serves as the technical safety specialist in a division. This class differs from the Safety Officer, Departmental by the latter's responsibility for coordination and implementation of a department-wide safety program. It is further distinguished from the Safety Officer by the latter’s responsibility for the Countywide safety program.
  
  About the Public Works Department: The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Transportation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Flood Control & Water Resources, the County Surveyors Office, and Administration. The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us, visit www.countyofsb.org/pwd/ .
  1. Investigates and prepares reports of injury, property damage, and claims involving the division; inspects facilities, equipment, work practices, and safety devices for conformance with legal requirements; conducts industrial and environmental sampling, including but not limited to atmospheric testing in confined spaces, water testing, and noise monitoring; maintains and calibrates sampling equipment; reports findings and recommends changes to establish safer working conditions; makes follow up inspections to ensure compliance.
  2. Meets with employees and managers to study safety problems and develop policies and procedures which will decrease the risk of injury or loss; responds to employees’ concerns about on-site safety and health; coordinates and runs monthly divisional safety meeting.
  3. Assists with the development of divisional safety policies including but not limited to Emergency Action Plan, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out Program; assists with the development of procedures regarding emergency management response planning and workplace safety; reviews federal, state, and local hazardous materials handling and safety regulations and recommends policies and procedures to comply with these regulations.
  4. Develops and provides individual, on-site, and classroom counseling and training to division staff on safety practices and policies, including but not limited to CPR and First Aid, accident prevention techniques, and accident reporting; develops safety training materials and newsletters; conducts safety meetings on requirements of applicable federal, state, and local regulations; coordinates with Safety Officer, Departmental to conduct general safety training across divisions; coordinates safety training including but not limited to Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazwoper, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, and Confined Space Supervisor; keeps records of safety training.
  5. Serves as the divisional representative on departmental and Countywide committees related to safety such as Risk Management and Back-To-Work committees.
  6. Advises management on environmental and safety matters, laws, and regulations affecting the division; represents the interests of the division to the department’s Deputy Director; advises and informs Deputy Director of safety problems and trends in the division; develops with managers a safety budget for the division.
  7. Writes, maintains, and educates division employees about work procedures, manuals, protocols, operation plans, etc. for safe and consistent performance of division-specific activities.
  8. Serves as the primary on-site liaison with OSHA and other regulatory agencies; accompanies inspectors during visits to work sites; communicates results of inspections to department and recommends substantive procedural changes to ensure conformance to requirements when necessary.
  1. One (1) year of experience performing safety inspections, monitoring and promoting workplace safety, or conducting safety training; OR,
  2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  College-level coursework in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
  
  Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
  
  Knowledge of: accident prevention and industrial safety practices related to the assigned division; safety and occupational health laws and procedures (i.e. Cal OSHA and California Labor Code, or another state’s equivalent); methods of assessing safety hazards and controls; hazardous materials storage and transfer procedures; emergency preparedness activities; record-keeping practices; basic First Aid; CPR.
  
  Ability to: identify health and safety hazards and determine proper courses of action to mitigate hazards; conduct accident investigations and identify unsafe conditions, equipment, and practices; analyze situations accurately and adopt timely and effective recommendations; interpret safety and environmental laws and regulations; plan and present safety training programs; write policies and procedures pertaining to safety issues; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
  
  
  1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
  2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored.
  Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s) and exact duration of the employment list.
  
  The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
  
  Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
  
  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
  
  Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
  
  This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information.
  
  Statement of Commitment
  The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and socioeconomically disadvantaged community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  
  We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
  
  We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
  
  We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
  
  We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
  
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29 , 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
  
  Kim Clark, Public Works Human Resources Coordinator; kiclark@countyofsb.org

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  Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California.

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