Safety Professional Wanted! Develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs for the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $51.14/hourly ($106,735/annually) and a cash allowance of $600/month*
The County of Sonoma is seeking a dynamic, solution-oriented occupational health and safety professional to coordinate county-wide safety initiatives and support departments' staff in developing operation-specific safety programs as a member of the centralized Human Resources Department's Safety Unit. This position provides technical support, consultation, and training to all levels of County staff in 28 different departments, agencies, and special districts.
A Safety Analyst's responsibilities include:
Consulting with departments to gain a full understanding of their operational requirements, environment, and safety/security programs
Coordinating county-wide safety and health programs such as Injury and Illness Prevention, Driver's Safety, Ergonomics, Emergency Action Planning, Hazard Communication, and Construction Safety
Advising management on safety program development strategies
Researching, interpreting, and applying regulations, rules, and policies to a wide range of safety and health topics
Preparing written recommendations, reports, and oral presentations
Developing, conducting, and/or facilitating training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees
Reviewing work-related accidents/injuries
Developing targeted loss prevention programs
Requirements:
As the ideal candidate for this position, you have:
Proven experience developing, coordinating, and implementing a broad range of occupational safety programs and management systems
A demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization, and positively influence outcomes
The ability to present information in a compelling way to a variety of audiences
The ability to guide departments in support of occupational safety
Project management experience, including data analysis, management of cross-functional teams, and development of targeted loss prevention programs
A familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, Content Management Systems
A "Solutions-Based" passion for Occupational Safety and Health and problem-solving
Experience in Occupational Safety and Health, or a closely related field such as Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, Public Administration, etc.
Application Procedures:
*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 7/27/22