Senior Safety Coordinator

• Administer and oversee safety programs related to DOT-regulated fleet operations including driver qualification accident review and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and clearinghouse requirements.
• Provide safety oversight for landfill transfer station and heavy equipment operations ensuring traffic control equipment safety and contractor compliance.
• Lead Cal/OSHA inspections and manage regulatory responses including implementing corrective actions for high-risk operations.
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to department leadership on regulatory compliance operational risk and loss control strategies.

Meet the Team!

• Oversees DOT/FMCSA compliance including Driver Qualification Files Clearinghouse requirements accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Serves as the primary liaison with Cal/OSHA; leads inspections investigations and regulatory responses.
• Oversees injury and illness reporting requirements including Cal/OSHA 300 logs and Form 5020 review.
• Investigates workers compensation and liability claims and collaborates with Risk Management on trend analysis and mitigation strategies.

• Manages department safety programs including AED readiness emergency response and required safety training.
• Conducts specialized safety training (e.g. forklift CPR/AED ergonomics) and oversees department compliance with Safety Loss Control Division requirements.

Knowledge of: Federal State ADA and other regulations relating to safety/ occupational health standards work site ADA and code accommodations hazardous materials management and underground storage tanks; Methods and procedures used in inspecting and correcting unsafe unhealthful hazardous and noncompliant conditions; Legal descriptions their interpretation and application; research and investigative techniques.

Ability to: Investigate accidents and/or work site violations and prepare reports; Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; Detect unsafe conditions practices regulatory violations and implement corrections; Plan organize and conduct research for analysis and make recommendations based on findings; Instruct in the methods and procedures of safety practices hazardous materials management and work site compliance; Prepare clear and concise reports; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in course of work.

Experience: Three years experience in industrial or safety engineering; occupational health and safety inspection; building/construction inspection with code enforcement; or risk management which required knowledge and application of state and federal laws relating to safety and occupational health or American Disabilities Act standards and which included identifying evaluating and making recommendations for the control of hazards minimizing safety risks and adhering to code compliance. (College level courses in industrial or safety engineering occupational health and safety or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License; Certified Healthcare Safety Professional designation (CHSP) (recommended).

An instructors certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation issued by the California Heart Association American Heart Association or the American National Red Cross must be obtained within one year of the date of employment.

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Recruiter Contact:
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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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.

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