Health and Safety Specialist

The PositionBargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory ManagementWhy join the Contra Costa County Risk Management Department?Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Safety Services Specialist to join our Safety and Loss Control Division.The Senior Safety Services Specialist reports directly to the Assistant Risk Manager – Safety and Loss Control and is responsible for performing a high level of compliance-related duties, which include overseeing and managing the County's Ergonomic Program and implementing other safety compliance programs; investigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on prevention; providing County-wide safety program and training development oversight and implementation; and performing other related work as required. The Senior Safety Services Specialist may provide lead direction to Safety Services Specialists and clerical staff.The County believes staff is its greatest asset. We strive to provide a workplace that is inclusive of all people, cultures, and backgrounds. At Contra Costa County, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact on the individuals we serve. We lead through our values, integrity, community, and our employees are dedicated and provide excellent service.The Safety and Loss Control program is a small and dedicated division within the Risk Management team. Each team member has a unique opportunity to support each other, make an immediate impact on the program, and to share their experience and knowledge with the rest of the team.We are looking for someone who is:An Excellent Communicator: You will need to possess strong verbal, written, and listening skillsAdaptable: You will need to effectively adjust easily to varied and changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentFlexible and Organized: You will need to balance multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and may need to shift priorities quickly as needs changeKnowledgeable in Safety and Loss Control: You will need to apply technical knowledge, and be familiar with applicable federal, state, and local regulationsTeam Oriented: You will need to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple parties including employees, and contractorsWhat you will typically be responsible for:Overseeing and managing the County's Ergonomic ProgramInvestigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on preventionCoordinating the administration and implementation of comprehensive safety and loss control programs and training, which include researching regulations, legislation, industry best practices, and County department operationsWorking with the Risk Management General Services Division to post safety county programs and supplemental documents, review and monitor training content deficiencies or technical issues, and assist departments with program procedure customization upon requestDeveloping, implementing, and maintaining standardized safety training to include instructional presentations and materials; providing on-site, classroom style, or online training and instruction on a variety of risk management and safety related topics and providing administrative, technical, and training support as neededParticipating, and assisting in the organization of departmental safety committee meetings and quarterly County-wide safety coordinator meetingsAssisting with Cal-OSHA and third-party regulators in correspondence as neededPerforming various assessments including safety inspections, site visits, and job hazard analyses; assisting in recommendation and implementation of corrective actionTraveling independently to various locations throughout Contra Costa County to fulfill departmental responsibilitiesProviding lead direction to Safety Services Specialists and clerical staffA few reasons you might love this job:You will be part of a dynamic teamYou will have the opportunity to have a Hybrid remote work scheduleYou will have access to a generous benefits package including retirement, health plan options and other benefits listed here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official WebsiteA few challenges you might face in this job:You will work in a fast-paced environmentYou will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlinesYou may interact with clients that are upset and/or confusedYou will receive requests for technical advice for complex operationsCompetencies Required:Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsSafety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsUsing Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAdaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresAttention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsInnovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing thingsProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityInforming: Proactively obtaining and sharing informationWriting: Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsTeamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsValuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplaceProfessional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job