Safety Services Specialist - Martinez, United States - County of Contra Costa, California

County of Contra Costa, California

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Martinez, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

Bargaining Unit:
Local 2- Supervisory Management

Why join the Contra Costa County Risk Management Department?

Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking to fill one (1) Safety Services Specialist
Advanced Level B to join our Safety and Loss Control Unit.

The 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 implementing the County's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Ergonomics Program, and other safety compliance programs; investigating workplace injuries and illnesses; analyzing loss control data and providing recommendations on prevention; developing training presentations, and performing other related work as required.

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 unit 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:

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An Excellent Communicator: You will need to possess strong verbal, written, and listening skills
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Adaptable: You will need to effectively adjust easily to varied and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Flexible 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 change
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Team Oriented: You will need to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple parties including employees, and contractors

What you will typically be responsible for:

Assisting in the development and implementation of comprehensive safety and loss control programs and training, which includes researching regulations, legislation, industry best practices, and County department operations
Performing various assessments including safety inspections, site visits, and job hazard analyses; recommending corrective action, and providing assistance where possible to reach compliance
Participating and assisting in the organization of departmental safety committee meetings and quarterly Countywide safety coordinator meetings
Assisting with Cal-OSHA and thirdparty regulators in the correspondence, investigation, appeal, and settlement process as needed
Providing administrative and technical training support for online training, or other required training platforms to include developing instructional presentations and materials on a variety of risk management and safety related topics pertaining to loss prevention, risk control and occupational safety and health

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will be part of a dynamic team
You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid remote schedule
You 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 Website

A few challenges you might face in this job:

You will work in a fast-paced environment
You will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
You may interact with clients that are upset and/or confused
You will receive requests for technical advice for complex operations

Competencies Required:

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Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
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Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
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Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
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Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
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Innovation:Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
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Professional Integrity & Ethics:Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
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Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
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Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
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Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
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Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
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Valuing Diversity:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Minimum Qualifications:

License Required:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license wil