Safety Program Supervisor
Safety Program Supervisor
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ABOUT THE POSITION
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The Riverside County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking a Safety Program Supervisor to support the Safety & Loss Control Division. The Safety Program Supervisor is the working title for the Claims Risk & Safety Program Supervisor classification for this recruitment.
Incumbents specialize in one of these three areas: claims administration risk management or workplace safety. Employees in this role may supervise both risk and/or safety-related personnel participate in employee selection training coaching and mentoring and serve as a liaison between County departments regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.Incumbents should work collaboratively across disciplines and create a cohesive work environment. They should actively share relevant information and provide mutual support to each other as they play a critical role in reducing liability exposure.
Reporting to the Safety Loss Control Division Manager the Safety Program Supervisor is responsible for supervising and supporting staff within the Safety Loss Control Division ensuring the effective delivery of countywide safety and loss control related services. This includes coordinating and reviewing the day-to-day operations of the division overseeing the development and implementation of safety programs and initiatives and evaluating their effectiveness in reducing risk and promoting a culture of safety. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert on occupational safety and health regulations including Cal/OSHA compliance and will manage complex confidential and sensitive issues. Duties also include leading investigations into workplace incidents conducting audits and root cause analyses and collaborating with departments to improve safety practices. Additionally the Safety Program Supervisor will participate in the hiring training coaching and professional development of division staff helping to ensure high performance and continuous improvement within the team.
Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution as any employee wo may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations and are only authorized for use within the departments of Executive Office Clerk of the Board County Counsel and Human Resources.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:Proven supervisory or lead experience in occupational safety risk management or a related field.In-depth knowledge of federal and state safety regulations including Cal/OSHA standards.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in managing complex workplace incidents.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build effective working relationships.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills especially in presenting safety policies procedures and reports.Meet the team!
TheHuman 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.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist with Safety Programs:
Help implement and maintain the Countys safety loss programs ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Safety Audits and Inspections:
Oversees safety loss control regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Training:
Assist in developing and delivering safety training programs for county employees.
- Incident Investigation:
Support the safety manager in investigating accidents and incidents documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
Supervise the collect and analyze safety data to identify trends areas for improvement and track the effectiveness of safety programs.
- Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of safety inspections audits training and incident investigations.
- Regulatory Compliance:
Stay informed about relevant health and safety legislation and regulations and ensure compliance with them.
- Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to promote a safety-conscious culture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in business public administration occupational safety risk management finance or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)
Experience: Five years of journey level experience in safety or risk management that includes developing and managing workplace safety programs ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements conducting safety inspections and leading risk mitigation initiatives. At least one year of which included experience functioning in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of: The California Labor Code and Civil Code of Procedure involving case law specific to procedures of control including investigating evaluating adjusting and settlement strategy techniques; principles and practices of supervision and management; effective case management techniques and methods; effective computerized work tools including statistical accounting and recordkeeping application programs; technical medical terminology related to the cause and treatment of physical injuries; relevant California Government statutes and general case law governing case management; California Vehicle Code California Government Code and legal decisions pertaining to related case management.
Ability to: Analyze interpret and apply public liability legal authorities and related case law and legislation; complete complex difficult and sensitive claims work; gather and evaluate all information pertinent to claims and make appropriate recommendations; analyze and amend claims section policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency; communicate effectively in situations requiring sensitivity counseling tact persuasion instruction and negotiations; analyze data and write clear concise and complete reports and recommendations; plan supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; train staff in all phases of claims work; utilize computer application programs and equipment to effectively gather maintain and report case data; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with a broad range of professional staff including attorneys and related legal staff department heads and managers insurance company representatives and all those contacted during the course of performing professional responsibilities; maintain professional credibility.- Other Requirements
- License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
An instructors certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within one year of the date of employment for those in the Safety & Loss Control specialty.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
General Information :
For questions regarding this posting please contact Angela Tavaglione at or at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
