Senior Safety Specialist

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of supervision to include team dynamics and team building leadership mentoring etc.
• Principles and practices of public administration organization and management.
• Local State and Federal laws regulations and codes affecting the safety and occupational health activities for which responsible.
• Principles techniques and statistical methods used in accident prevention programs.
• Equipment used in environmental monitoring and determination of employee exposure.
• Construction related work hazards and abatement techniques.
• Methods of effective training and information exchange.
• A variety of computer software applications such as word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

• Research analyze and make recommendations on safety and occupational health issues.
• Organize and direct the work of a safety and occupational health program staff.
• Write reports in a logical comprehensive and concise manner.
• Acquire subject matter expertise in the functions and activities of the department including but not limited to laws rules regulations procedures and technical operations.
• Effectively represent the organization to other County agencies/departments/divisions and other organizations involved in safety and occupational health.
• Make effective oral and written presentations of conclusions and recommendations.
• Handle public contact with tact and judgment.
• Maintain evaluate and utilize technical and administrative reports.
• Effectively investigate and analyze accidents and implement/recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

Either:1.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in safety engineering industrial engineering occupational safety and health or other closely related field AND two years of experience providing safety and/or occupational health guidance to managers and supervisors in an industrial setting or in an operation involving high potential for accident/injury.

Or: 2. Two years of full-time experience in the Sacramento County class of Safety Specialist or performing equivalent duties in the County.

Note:If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhere(Download PDF reader)or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Note:If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

License Requirement: Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Drivers License is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate drivers license may constitute cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Shift Weekend and Holiday Work: Accidents may happen at any time day or night. Employees in these positions may be called in to investigate an accident or to resolve an unsafe condition or practice at any time.

Physical Requirements: Stoop and kneel climb stairs and ladders; walk on uneven terrain and muddy fields and climb into and out of confined spaces in order to conduct inspections; work around dust dirt noise and odors; wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment; work in adverse weather conditions; may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve(12)months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.