Salary : $70,499.52 – $125,088.50 Annually
Location : Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3195-HR-2308-EF
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: 9/7/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Oxnard is seeking a Safety Officer with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Human Resources Department’s Risk Management Team. This position will be responsible for providing detailed information on safety methods and techniques. The Safety Officer is responsible for providing services to the Public Works Water and Wastewater Divisions in a consulting capacity, but reports to the City’s Risk Management Division in the Human Resources Department.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop and implement overall work safety program objectives for the Water and Wastewater Divisions.
- Administer a comprehensive health, safety and training program while ensuring and promoting a safe work environment for employees and customers to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Coordinate with the City of Oxnard Human Resources Department-Risk Management Division’s centralized safety programs.
PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Administrative Services Analyst, Senior
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst in that it performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration. May lead professional level staff and may serve as a designated subject matter expert.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of any unusual or irregular issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. Supervises paraprofessional staff and less than two professional staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal workweek is Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and alternate Fridays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position may be required to be available to work additional or alternative hours as needed to respond to workload needs. This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Essential Functions
- Lead, coordinate and create a positive, safe work environment and provide training and skill enhancement.
- Serve as the Water and Wastewater Divisions’ Safety Officer. • Become familiar with the Water and Wastewater Divisions’ operations and related safety issues.
- Stay current and up to date with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Compiles professional, comprehensive reports and investigates root causes of accidents, incidents, and injuries; develops plans to meet future needs or minimize accidents and injuries through a comprehensive training program.
- Confers with and coordinates with contractors, engineers, and consultants, unions and the general public regarding City safety policies and standards as needed.
- Develop, update, present and implement employee safety training programs, safety and health awareness activities, memos, and publications, ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. Develop and implement relevant safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans.
- Coordinate internal and external health and safety training. Document employee safety and training completed.
- Ensure organizational compliance to relevant standards, laws, and regulations. Audit facilities, equipment, and operations to verify compliance with various safety and training protocols. Recommends the procurement of safety equipment as necessary.
- Oversee the gathering and analysis of data related to industrial accidents and incident monitoring. Identify trends and coordinate with centralized operating departments and government oversight organizations when required.
- Provide supervisory review and investigation of all accidents and complaints including root cause analyses. Prepare professional, comprehensive reports and recommendations for remediation or resolution. Serve as the Water and Wastewater Divisions’ liaison for workers’ compensation and safety issues.
- Identify areas of improvement related to safety. Conduct safety testing and risk evaluation audits, prepare findings, and recommend disciplinary procedures when necessary. Maintain proper records and documentation.
- Serve as point of contact when emergency circumstances arise.
- Performs other work-related assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial hygiene, occupational safety or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of professional experience in the fields of Safety and Training, OSHA standards, and/or worker’s compensation.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid, Class C California driver’s license.
- Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers and vendors.
General Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Human Resources Department.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Regular full-time and part-time positions in this classification are Confidential pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and are accreted to the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA), but may not be represented by OMMA.
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact Erika Fuentes at erika.fuentes@oxnard.org or via phone at (805) 385-7470
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; “Classic” members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates:
Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.
Administrative Leave:
Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.
Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.
Bilingual Pay:
A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Health and Dental:
Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City’s contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:
Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.
Level Two – For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,774.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.
Holidays:
The City observes 12 holidays per year
Life Insurance:
City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($5,000) + AD&D ($10,000) + 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Full-time employees are eligible for 75% reimbursement for work related coursework up to a maximum of $5000 per fiscal year.
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Do you posses a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in the area of area of Safety and Training, OSHA standards and/or worker’s compensation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question