Job Description

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

$111,488.00-$135,512.00 Annually

Plus, 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 Work/hybrid 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!

THE POSITION

Under 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.

1. Develops, revises, and implements Agency/Department 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.
2. 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.
3. Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of staff; recommends and implements discipline as required.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Identifies employee safety training needs and designs and implements effective training programs in collaboration with respective Department Workforce Development units.
7. Conduct survey and safety inspections and prepare reports including corrective action plans or recommendations of safety solutions to control and/or reduce workplace health risks or hazards.
8. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends safety practices in the field.
9. Investigates complaints of unhealthy conditions and makes recommendations to reduce hazards or potential hazards; collaborates with respective programs/departments to ensure resolution.
10. Assesses and evaluates ergonomic needs for the Agency/Department, including ergonomic requests and subsidies.
11. Develop and implement guidelines for Agency/Department Safety Committee; convenes periodic and as-needed site-specific Safety Committee meetings.
12. Acts as principal liaison with Alameda County Risk Management, Emergency Operation Centers, and other safety/risk management organizations; coordinates with Agency/Department Employee Development to integrate safety awareness and training programs with Agency/Department’s overall training program.
13. Coordinates Agency/Department’s response to health and safety concerns; collaborates with the Environmental Health Department to respond to chemical spills and hazardous waste disposal; advises Agency/Department personnel on equipment purchases and facility changes necessary to implement safety and security goals.
14. 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.
15. Prepares and maintains mandatory Agency/Department 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 requirements.
16. Compiles information, writes, and submits County/State/Federal mandated reports covering such areas as accident investigations, chemical spills and hazardous waste disposal, and vehicle safety inspections; maintains Agency/Department safety library.
17. Keeps abreast of workplace health and safety trends and helps tailor and implement such based-on Agency/Department needs.
18. May perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

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.

HOW TO APPLY

An Alameda County Application is required to be considered for this position. Please email your cover letter and application to:

Tyler Clark ([email protected])

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 [email protected] to be considered for the position.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

Vision or Vision Reimbursement

Share the Savings

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

County Allowance Credit

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays

• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee 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 Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

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