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San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews
The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for Safety and Risk Control Specialists* to create and implement safety, health and loss control programs for specific county departments. These positions develop and implement department safety and loss prevention programs; write programs and procedures related to risk management, loss prevention and environmental compliance; measure performance; monitor department safety program goals and objectives; perform safety inspections; monitor risk potential, recommend corrective action plans and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; advise employees and supervisors on accident prevention and safety matters; investigate claims of injury and property damage; review incident reports; inspect accident scenes; photograph and collect evidence; and analyze data to determine cause of accident.
*Official Title: Department Risk Control Specialist
Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for eligible Teamsters classifications, refer to the MBO - Teamsters (BbOU).
A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
OPTION 1:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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Experience: Two (2) years of experience (within the past five (5) years) in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
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OPTION 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter units) of completed college coursework from an accredited institution. Transcripts must be attached, or coursework must be listed in supplemental question #4.
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Experience: Four (4) years of experience (obtained within the past five (5) years) in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
EXPERIENCE: General loss prevention experience (e.g., Retail Loss Prevention, Security Staff) is not considered qualifying experience. Qualifying experience must be specific to the identification, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention programs.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public sector management and program administration
Federal, State, and Local laws, standards, regulations, and policies pertaining to environmental health and safety
Methods, techniques, and practices used in workforce training
Methods, techniques, and practices used in industrial hygiene
Statistical methods as applied to loss prevention
Applied ergonomics
Skilled in:
ASHRAE standards
Cal/OSHA General Industry and Construction standards
Loss prevention techniques
Training
Technical writing
Use of computers, computer applications and software and other modern office equipment
Ability to:
Understand and implement the principles of environmental health and occupational safety
Identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections
Conduct accident and injury investigations
Conduct environmental health investigations and mitigation programs
Research, interpret and apply technical information to prepare clear and concise management reports; apply logical supporting information to justify decisions and recommendations
Interpret and apply laws, standards, regulations, and policies relating to occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection
Analyze situations accurately and recommend action
Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
Work with diverse groups to achieve desired results
Assemble, arrange, compute and interpret data
Desired Certifications:
Occupational Safety and Health Technician
Associate of Risk Management
Associate Safety Professional
Construction Safety and Health Technician
Selection Process:
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews.
