Occupational Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY  

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST

(Project up to 36 months)

SALARY: $4,774.65 - $5,270.32 / Biweekly 

$124,140.90 - $137,028.32 / Annually

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 8:59 pm PST

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Occupational Safety Specialist supports agency-wide compliance with federal, state, and OSHA/CAL‑OSHA regulations. The role assists in the delivery and documentation of safety training, supports safety committees, conducts safety-related data review, and coordinates aspects of Workers’ Compensation, ergonomic assessments, and workplace safety investigations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment across the Authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist departments with safety training in accordance with CAL‑OSHA requirements and maintain documentation and training records ; and
• Compile and analyze accident reports and safety-related incident data to identify trends, hazards, and risk exposures ; and
• Assist with the setup and monitoring of Workers’ Compensation claims by coordinating with claims examiners and medical providers; track ergonomic assessment requests and equipment procurement ; and
• Participate in preliminary or follow-up fact‑finding related to workplace incidents when needed; and
• Maintain safety records, logs, and reports consistent with regulatory and agency standards; and
• Respond to safety-related inquiries from departments and provide guidance based on OSHA/CAL‑OSHA standards; and
• Support implementation of safety initiatives, training campaigns, and communication strategies that enhance workplace safety; and
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation such as safety procedures, meeting minutes, checklists, and compliance records.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Associate’s degree in a related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, risk management, emergency management, or related areas

Or a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene, emergency management or related field and 2 years of experience.

Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, ASP, CSP) are desirable.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record.

TO APPLY:

Please complete an employment Application online at  Applications must be received by Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 8:59 PM Pacific Time

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• OSHA and CAL‑OSHA safety standards and compliance requirements; and
• Workplace safety practices and hazard identification techniques; and
• Accident reporting, investigation, and documentation procedures; and
• Workers’ Compensation processes and ergonomic assessment basics; and
• Methods of research, data collection, and analysis related to safety performance; and
• Understanding of project life cycle phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing); and
• Resource planning and allocation; and
• Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning; and
• Safety training delivery methods and adult learning considerations.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply safety regulations and organizational safety policies; and
• Collect, track, and analyze safety and incident data; and
• Assist with the delivery and coordination of safety training; and
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria across multiple departments; and
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation; and
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, management, and external partners; and
• Oversee emergency plans and run necessary simulations; and
• Develop and lead safety workshops; and
• Make sound recommendations based on safety observations and data; and
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.