Date Posted:

December 22, 2022

Salary:

$90,792 – 121,742 / Annually

Description:

The County Safety Officer provides a vital role for the County of Santa Cruz as this is a single position class. The County Safety Officer is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the County Safety Program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently. The County Safety Officer is expected to have knowledge of OSHA guidelines, injury and illness prevention, and occupational health. The County Safety Officer is a member of the Personnel Department Risk Management Division. The incumbent will be responsible for the general oversight of the safety practices and program compliance of all County departments, and operations. When needed, the County Safety Officer will implement and train departments on safety protocols. The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for reading and interpreting federal, state, and local guidelines and implementing them throughout the County.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. AND • Three years of professional experience in occupational health and safety program administration or related security field. Special Requirements: • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. • Certification as a Certified Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist, Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Physical Security Professional is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For more information, please call Susana Silva, Employment Services Analyst at (831) 454-3596. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Filing Deadline:

1/13/2023