Utilities
Safety Officer - California
Utilities
Safety Officer - City of Riverside, CA
Job Code: 86510.
Compensation & Benefits
$4850 - 5095 - 5348 - 5616 - 5897 - 6187 - 6498*
Salary is currently under review.
The City pays approximately $388 to $519 per month of the
employee’s contribution towards the State Retirement
Plan (PERS).
*Appointment may be made at any step contingent upon
qualifications of successful candidate.
The Position: Under general supervision, to perform
technical and responsible tasks in the development,
implementation, and administration of occupational safety,
health and training programs for the Public Utilities
Department; oversee and coordinate hazardous material
program; and to do related work as required.
Work Performed: Typical duties may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
* Inspect utility equipment for operating safety and
maintenance requirements and coordinate maintenance and
modification activities to insure certification of
equipment and compliance with safety requirements.
* Coordinate Department's HAZ-MAT and Vault De-watering
Programs.
* Evaluate work procedures and equipment operating
practices; determine training requirements for operators
and revised procedures and practices.
* Conduct safety and accident investigations and provide
recommendations for corrective action.
* Coordinate safety program with California Occupational
Safety and Health Act (CAL-OSHA), California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC), and City of Riverside safety
and health rules and regulations.
* Maintain and update, as needed, the Utilities' Accident
Prevention Rules (Safety Manual).
* Serve on the Department Employee Safety Committee(s) and
as a member of the City Safety Committee.
* Prepare reports and follow through on recommended
actions.
* Manage department apprentice program and other
utility-specific training, updating course content and
course materials, correct and grade written lessons, and
review apprentice evaluations.
* Prepare and/or schedule special training sessions on
particular work procedures, and evaluate and discuss
results with participants.
* Maintain individual training records.
* Coordinate department safety and training activities
with other departments and divisions and with outside
agencies.
* Closely coordinate safety and disaster preparedness
matters with emergency services coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications--Education: Equivalent to an
Associate Arts degree (Bachelors degree preferred) from an
accredited college or university with major work in
engineering or related technical subjects including
courses in safety and training principles, methods,
techniques, and practices. Experience: Four years
experience working with an electric or water utility (both
electric and water experience preferred) with two years'
experience in the development and administration of safety
and training programs in a public utility or industrial
setting.
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid
Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's
License.
Desired Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities--Knowledge of:
* Applicable federal, state, and local general
construction and electrical safety rules and regulations.
* Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of safety
program development, implementation, and administration.
* Training methods, principles, and techniques.
* Operations and construction practices of Electric,
Water, and Wastewater utilities.
Ability to:
* Anticipate potential safety hazards through observation
of work methods and equipment and provide corrective
recommendations.
* Develop, implement, and administer safety and training
programs and activities.
* Teach classes on health and safety related information,
work methods, and techniques.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
* Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with
applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Appointed candidates are required to successfully pass a
medical evaluation, a criminal background check and submit
an official copy of educational transcripts verifying
obtained degrees or certificates as indicated on the
employment application.
Closing Date
Until filled
Contact:
Please visit our website for more information and to
obtain a city application - www.riversideca.gov/human
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