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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.
The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Risk Control Officer to supervise the activities of the Risk Control Section. The Risk Control Officer is responsible for planning and directing the County-wide program of accident prevention, safety education, and loss control. The Risk Control Officer is charged with protecting County assets, conducting inquiries into accidents involving County equipment and facilities, and promoting risk management and safety programs. Duties include developing and implementing a program of safety and loss prevention for the County; reviewing policies and practices; ensuring compliance with all applicable safety codes and standards; coordinating activities with applicable County offices; determining safety and risk control training needs and developing the safety and risk management education program; supervising and/or conducting the instruction of training classes and presentations; and explaining and interpreting policy and procedures.
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option 1:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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Experience: Three (3) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in occupational health and safety. Duties must include administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, 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 the application will be disqualified.)
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Experience: Five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in occupational health and safety. Duties must include administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, 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.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience as a lead worker, supervisor, or trainer in the public sector and designations from of one of the following is highly desirable: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
Selection Process:
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as only the most highly qualified candidates may be referred for interview. 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, June 17th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews
