DUTIES SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Safety Manager, perform varied and technical tasks in support of ongoing activities and projects for the Water Department. Responsibilities may include: assisting with hazardous materials management, safety-related reporting, gathering data for liability claims, workers compensation, commercial drivers programs; maintenance of databases, collection, tabulation, and summarize data for compliance determinations; interview people and collect information to complete reports, inspections, and other documentation; identify safety hazards and regulatory compliance issues; assist in preparation of job hazard analyses; complete OSHA required 300 Logs; schedule and track employee training; exercise independent judgment and procedural knowledge in performing work requiring interpretation of rules, regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines; perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Class of Safety Specialist is an entry level class assigned to work with the Safety Manger and Safety Coordinator in the Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division, depending upon the workload and needs of the Department. Assigned programs include, but are not limited to, Safety, Loss Control, and Waste Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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   Education:       Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university;

                                    And

Experience:      Three (3) years of experience working at a public agency.

Certificates:      Possession of a Water and/or Wastewater operator certification preferred.

                        Possession of an Occupational Safety in the Workplace certification preferred.    

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license.  For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).   

An employee within this classification may be designated as a “key responder” and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents, and toxic agents. Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions, and uncomfortable climatic conditions. Incumbents must be able to work under moderate stress conditions. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform similar actions during the course of the workday.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office and/or field setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, infrequently climb ladders to heights over 100 feet, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Salary: $36.5106 to $46.7367 hourly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 7/8/2024 at 8:00 a.m. and closes when first 50 qualified applications are received or 8/6/2024, whichever occurs first.

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