Alameda County Health | Supervising Safety Officer

PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application is required to be considered for ALL County recruitments.Alameda County Health, Human Resources Division, is recruiting for a *provisional: SUPERVISING SAFETY OFFICER $100,172.80-$121,763.20 AnnuallyPlus, excellent benefits!This is provisional-project recruitment.*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open. Project positions are generally for a specific, limited duration. Projects can last for five years but may be shorter depending on the project. Newly hired incumbents in project positions do not qualify for retirement. This position requires CA residency. After satisfying a training period, an Alternative Workhybrid schedule will be offered. The AGENCY Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve. Alameda County Health's departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person. Cross-agency programs include Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities. Learn more about us!POSITIONUnder general supervision, develop, implement, manage, monitor, and coordinate comprehensive health, safety, and accident prevention programs in Alameda County Health (AC Health); develop related policies and procedures; monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, policies, and regulations pertaining to safety and accident prevention; and to perform other related duties as required. Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:Note: The following statements reflect the general duties and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Develops, revises, and implements AgencyDepartment safety programs, policies, procedures, guidelines, promotional materials, and trainings to ensure conformance with County, State, and Federal regulations to promote safety concepts, reduce accidents and overall costs due to health and safety issues.Plan, direct, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary team responsible for agency-wide and department-specific health and safety issues; provides for the training and professional development of staff.Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of staff; recommends and implements discipline as required.Coordinates the effective provision of services and utilization of resources for pre-employment and recurrent medical screenings, testing, immunization, and safety-related programs; coordinates planning, budgeting, and informational activities for the HCSA Health and Safety Unit.Reviews accident and injury reports, conducts investigations associated with health and safety concerns; develops and reviews statistics and provides briefings to advise management regarding potential and emerging safety, occupational health, and loss control issues; determines cause and methods of preventing recurrences; evaluates the overall effectiveness of the safety program.Identifies employee safety training needs and designs and implements effective training programs in collaboration with respective Department Workforce Development units.Conduct survey and safety inspections and prepare reports including corrective action plans or recommendations of safety solutions to control andor reduce workplace health risks or hazards.Reviews, evaluates, and recommends safety practices in the vestigates complaints of unhealthy conditions and makes recommendations to reduce hazards or potential hazards; collaborates with respective programsdepartments to ensure resolution. Assesses and evaluates ergonomic needs for the AgencyDepartment, including ergonomic requests and subsidies. Develop and implement guidelines for AgencyDepartment Safety Committee; convenes periodic and as-needed site-specific Safety Committee meetings.Acts as principal liaison with Alameda County Risk Management, Emergency Operation Centers, and other safetyrisk management organizations; coordinates with AgencyDepartment Employee Development to integrate safety awareness and training programs with AgencyDepartment's overall training program.Coordinates AgencyDepartment's response to health and safety concerns; collaborates with the Environmental Health Department to respond to chemical spills and hazardous waste disposal; advises AgencyDepartment personnel on equipment purchases and facility changes necessary to implement safety and security goals.Provides Technical Assistance to department-level leadership, managers and supervisors, and Safety Officers or personnel assigned to safety coordination responsibilities in providing a safe and healthy work environment; conducts seminars, workshops, and other training on occupational safety and health.Prepares and maintains mandatory AgencyDepartment health and safety plans and procedures, such as but not limited to the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Emergency Action Plan, and COVID-19 Prevention Plan as well as any required training and record keeping piles information, writes, and submits CountyStateFederal mandated reports covering such areas as accident investigations, chemical spills and hazardous waste disposal, and vehicle safety inspections; maintains AgencyDepartment safety library. Keeps abreast of workplace health and safety trends and helps tailor and implement such based-on AgencyDepartment needs.May perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health, occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental health, or field directly related to occupational health and safety.SUBSTITUTION:Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.AND,EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in a position responsible for a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program in an organization with a large and diverse employee group. At least two (2) years of experience must be supervising or leading a team in a health care, environmental health, or emergency preparedness setting. Supervision of an occupational safety team is highly desirable.SUBSTITUTION:A master's degree in industrial hygiene or occupational health may be substituted for the two (2) years of required general experience. LICENSE:Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Certificated Industrial Hygienist or Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist issued by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing.HOW TO APPLYAn Alameda County Application is required to be considered for this position. Please email your cover letter and application to: Tyler Clark ()The application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center @ NEW USERS can click on "Fill out an applicaiton" to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the "Review" tab to "Print My Application" or "SAVE as PDF". An Alameda County job application must be submitted to to be considered for the position. BENEFITSIn addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:For your Health & Well-BeingMedical - HMO & PPO PlansDental - HMO & PPO PlansVision or Vision ReimbursementShare the SavingsBasic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance CreditFlexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption AssistanceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramFor your Financial FutureRetirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)For your WorkLife Balance12 paid holidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accrualVacation purchase programManagement Paid Leave**Catastrophic Sick LeavePet InsuranceCommuter Benefits ProgramGuaranteed Ride HomeEmployee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)Child Care Resources1st United Services Credit Union

Created: 2025-01-11