Safety and Training Specialist

Position Description

The Public Works Department is offering an outstanding career opportunity to a dedicated professional to develop, implement and coordinate safety training programs.

Under general supervision, the Safety and Training Specialists assess, design, and implement safety training programs based on identified needs; review and evaluate work environments; establish, maintain, and present safety and training programs; and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations or work rules.

This position will cover a wide range of Safety and Training assignments, with an emphasis on commercial driver safety and training. The preferred candidates will have a California Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restrictions, with tank, and double and triple endorsements, and proven experience operating commercial vehicles that requires Class A CDL. The successful candidate must maintain a valid Class A CDL for the entire duration of employment in this position.

One current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Assess and research safety training needs and programs as determined by reviews of accident/injury reports, needs assessment, safety inspections and mandated safety training requirements.

Develop, implement and coordinate cost effective safety training programs; review
procedures and other training for safety content; designs criteria to measure
effectiveness in meeting organization safety goals.

Conduct training to ensure employees safely operate vehicles, equipment, tools,
supplies and materials.

Inspect facilities and other work areas to detect unsafe conditions, and takes corrective
action as needed.

Investigate accidents, injuries, illnesses and exposures to determine cause and make
corrective recommendations based upon findings; develops a process or procedure for
preventing reoccurrence.

Develop measures to correct unsafe work practices as determined by reviews of
accident/injury/incident reports, supervisor reviews and regulatory guidance.

Evaluate employees safety work practices, provide remedial training and make
corrective recommendations as necessary.

Work with supervisors, injured workers and others to facilitate return-to-work programs.

Develop, prepare and maintain safety related records, reports and other
correspondence; collect, compile and assess data related to accidents and trends.

Work with Division, Department and City Safety Committees on safety related issues to effectively administer division or departmental safety programs.

Coordinates and participates in safety drills.

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center may be required to handle and restrain
animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices; assist in
determining appropriate safety related trainings including proper sanitizing of facilities
and biological hazards for Animal Center staff; training staff on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); conducting facilities assessments to ensure the safety of the public, staff and animals and compliance with OSHA regulations; assist in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, equipment, vehicles along with feeding and exercising animals.

Performs related duties as required.

Full job specifications available to be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Safety-and-Training-Specialist-11_23.pdf

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Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.

Education:
Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent GED completion AND an Associates degree in a related field;

Experience:
Two (2) years of safety or related experience. Additional related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Commercial Class A or Commercial Class B California Drivers License with related endorsements.

Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 60 days of appointment.

May be required to obtain a specialized safety certification to meet the needs of the department.

Must attend ongoing safety training programs, both local and out of the area, which may involve travel and overnight stays.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of a job-related ORAL EXAMINATION which will be worth 100% of your final score in determining your eligibility and placement on the eligible list.

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited for a panel interview. The selection will be based upon those applications and resumes which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

PANEL INTERVIEW - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate each candidate's training, experience and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The panel interview has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: April 14, 2025.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the "document name.")
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section "My Career Tools" (located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments", and then "Add Attachments" towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.")
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments." Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select "Add Attachment" and hit the "Browse" button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select "Open", hit "Upload" and then "Save & Return."
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 03/20/2025

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