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Safety Specialist

Salary

$94,001.76 - $114,255.36 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28399-B

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

10/30/2024

Closing Date

1/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/13/2024, 12/11/2024, 1/8/2025 (Final)

The Safety Specialist is a professional level class. Under general supervision, incumbents assist in the program administration of the Countywide Safety Program, and may perform as a program staff specialist or as a department safety specialist coordinating the safety programs and having functional responsibility for safety activities within a County department. This class is characterized by a high degree of independence in the application of program responsibilities and requires a thorough knowledge of applicable laws, procedures, and regulations affecting safety operations.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

+ The principles and techniques involved in organizing and conducting a well-rounded safety program.

+ The Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State Department of Industrial Relations, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other State and federal laws relating to safety and occupational health standards.

+ Principles and techniques of accident prevention.

+ The types of occupations found in the public service and the kinds of equipment, operations, and hazards involved.

+ Statistical methods as applied to safety administration.

+ Safety education and training methods and techniques.

+ Instructional methods, training aids and materials necessary for developing, coordinating and implementing safety education and training programs.

+ Communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information.

+ Effective interviewing.

+ Preparation and presentation of oral or written inspection or investigative reports and research projects relating to safety and accident prevention programs.

Ability to

+ Investigate and analyze accidents and safety hazards, determine proper course of action, and effectively communicate and implement recommendations.

+ Introduce and effectively carry on campaigns for the prevention and reduction of accidents.

+ Detect unsafe conditions and practices.

+ Develop and analyze accident statistics.

+ Train others.

+ Speak and write effectively.

+ Supervise other employees.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or other closely related field.

And

Experience: One year of professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health inspection.

Substitution: Additional qualifying professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational health and safety inspection may substitute for the college education on a year-for-year basis.

Or

2. Experience: Four years experience equivalent to a Safety Technician for Sacramento County.

Or

3. Education: Completion of the University of California at Davis certificate program in Health and Safety.

And

Experience: Three years of professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health inspection.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Driver's License: Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver's License is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections; inspect equipment, climb fences, stairs, and ladders, walk rough terrain and muddy fields; climb into and out of close spaces; wear protective clothing and breathing masks; visually distinguish between colors; read gages and meters, and see in dimly lit areas, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working Schedule and Conditions: Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and perform duties during other than normal working hours as necessary.

Desirable Qualification: It is desirable that candidates for the Safety Specialist class possess certification as an ASP (Associated Safety Professional) or equivalent.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) ###-####; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email [email protected]

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

+ Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

+ Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

+ Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

+ Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

+ A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions . Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application , or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

+ Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

+ The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

+ Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

+ If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

+ Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

+ If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question.

+ For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

+ If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here ( for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

+ www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [email protected] or 916-###-####, CA Relay 711

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

+ Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

+ Marriage or Family Relationships

+ Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

+ Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

+ DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

+ MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the Minimum Qualifications section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

Experience means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) ###-####. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

Disabled Veteran means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule reserve status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:

1. Become a union member;

2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

+ I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select one box that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

+ None.

+ I graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or other closely related field AND have one (1) year of professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health inspection.

+ I have one (1) year of professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health inspection and am substituting additional qualifying professional level experience for the college education on a year-for-year basis.

+ I have four (4) years of experience equivalent to a Safety Technician for Sacramento County.

+ I have completed the University of California at Davis certificate program in Health and Safety AND have three (3) years' of professional level experience in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health inspection.

03

I understand that I must submit a copy of my transcripts/degree/certification to verify that I meet the minimum education requirements.

+ I understand and if I am qualifying with my education, I must submit a copy of my transcripts/degree/certification to verify that I meet the minimum education requirements.

04

Select one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.

+ None or less than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.

+ 30 but less than 60 semester units or 45 but less than 90 quarter units in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or other closely related field.

+ Associate's Degree or 60 but less than 90 semester units or 90 but less than 135 quarter units in a field not listed within the minimum qualifications (degree is not in industrial engineering, safety engineering, or occupational safety and health or other closely related field).

+ Associate's Degree or 60 but less than 90 semester units or 90 but less than 135 quarter units in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health or other closely related field.

+ Upper division units leading toward a Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or other closely related field.

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or other closely related field.

05

Select all boxes for certifications you possess or trainings you have completed.

+ None.

+ Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

+ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

+ UC Davis certificate program in Health and Safety.

+ Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).

+ Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST).

+ Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC).

+ American Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA).

+ Certified Hazardous Materials Management (HAZMAT).

+ 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

+ Other safety related certification.

+ Other safety related training (i.e. Safety Center, etc.).

06

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience specific to occupational injury prevention programs.

+ None.

+ Developing, evaluating, and revising safety specific goals and standards.

+ Advising management in promoting safety awareness and participation in an occupational injury prevention program.

+ Developing/revising Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

+ Developing Cal-OSHA/OSHA/other comparable regulatory agency reporting policies/procedures.

+ Counseling management/supervisors on IIPP.

+ Developing emergency preparedness policies/procedures.

+ Applying industrial hygiene policies/procedures.

07

Do you have at least one year of paid experience developing education and training curriculum?

+ Yes.

+ No.

08

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience specific to safety training.

+ None.

+ Developing preventative injury and accident instructional training curriculum.

+ Developing safety training/procedures specific to Cal-OSHA regulations.

+ Developing safety training/procedures specific to ergonomics.

+ Developing safety training specific to defensive driving.

+ Developing safety training/procedures specific to workplace violence prevention.

+ Developing safety training/procedures specific to bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

09

Select all the boxes that best describe your paid experience specific to instructing/teaching training courses/classes.

+ None.

+ Instructing small groups/classes on safety related topics.

+ Instructing large groups/classes (20 or more participants) on safety related topics.

+ Providing safety related instruction to management.

10

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience in which you performed work site inspections.

+ None.

+ Inspecting offices.

+ Inspecting government buildings.

+ Inspecting airport facilities.

+ Inspecting equipment.

+ Inspecting vehicles.

+ Inspecting tools.

+ Inspecting jails and/or detention facilities.

+ Inspecting automotive facilities.

+ Inspecting mechanical facilities.

+ Inspecting water/wastewater treatment plants.

+ Inspecting solid waste collection/landfill facilities.

+ Inspecting construction worksites.

11

Select all boxes for the different disciplines in which you have experience providing safety and/or occupational health guidance to managers and supervisors in an industrial setting or in an operation involving high potential for accident/injury.

+ None.

+ Industrial Hygiene.

+ Regulatory Compliance (i.e. GISO, CSO, etc.).

+ HazMat.

+ Ergonomics.

+ Laboratory.

12

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience conducting accident/injury investigations.

+ None.

+ Heat exposure.

+ Chemicals/hazardous materials (i.e. spills/exposure).

+ Biohazards.

+ Repetitive motion.

+ Mechanical/manual material handling.

+ Automobile.

+ Slip and falls.

+ Workplace hazards.

+ Machines/equipment.

+ Electrical hazards.

13

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience interacting with regulatory authorities.

+ None.

+ Onsite inspections.

+ Responding to document request(s).

+ Citation appeals.

+ Responding to written correspondence.

14

Select all boxes that best describe your paid experience conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

+ None.

+ Offices.

+ Government buildings.

+ Airport operations.

+ Jails and/or detention facilities.

+ Construction sites/activities.

+ Automotive industries.

+ Mechanical operations.

+ Solid waste collection/landfill.

+ Water/Wastewater treatment plants.

15

Select all boxes that best describe your paid supervisory and/or management experience.

+ None.

+ Mentoring/coaching.

+ Team building.

+ Annual performance evaluations.

+ On-going evaluation and feedback (at least quarterly).

+ Progressive discipline.

+ Recommending training and career development opportunities.

+ Employer-employee relations/addressing staff grievances.

+ Conflict resolution.

+ Interviewing and hiring.

+ Investigating and resolving disciplinary issues.

16

Select one box that best describes your paid experience specific to interpreting laws, regulations, ordinances, and/or safet