Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Posting number: 001810-26-HR

Department: Human Resources

Division: Environmental Health & Safety

Job classification: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources, Risk Management, Professional, Miscellaneous, Safety

Summary

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Environmental Health and Safety Unit in the Human Resources Department is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support the Recycling and Solid Waste (RSW) division of Public Works. This position will provide workplace safety consultation and hands-on support, including extensive in-person engagement with equipment operators and field staff. The role also requires delivering in-person training on Cal/OSHA workplace safety standards and programs. Strong record-keeping skills, proficiency with incident management and training systems, and clear verbal and written communication are essential for this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with Cal/OSHA regulations, assessment and mitigation strategies of occupational hazards and developing regulatory compliance programs, as well as experience implementing industrial safety programs with a track record of collaborative process improvement, and good problem-solving skills. Experience with environmental regulations including hazardous waste and waste disposal is preferred, but not required.

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist recommends resolutions to problems of moderate complexity in the environmental, health, and safety discipline which includes developing risk assessments and regulatory compliance programs, monitoring processes; conducting related training activities; and coordinating with consultants and service providers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is populated with multiple incumbents. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist performs the entire range of duties that are moderately complex and exercises good judgment and discretion in completing work. This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Health and Safety Officer in that the latter is responsible for planning and administering the Environmental Health and Safety Program while the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist implements the program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Environmental Health and Safety Officer and higher-level management staff. Responsibilities may include indirect supervision of other Environmental Health and Safety Specialist positions, as well as indirect supervision of office and clerical personnel.

Examples of duties

• Serve as a consultant advocating for the continuous improvement of comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety processes, procedures and programs; effectively communicate challenges, successes, and areas of concern with management when potential hazards and risks are identified.
• Serve as technical expert to advise steering committees, supervisors and management on the best methods to resolve environmental, health and safety concerns including engineering controls, administrative, and personal protective equipment.
• Evaluate and analyze trends, barriers to performance of safe work and root causes of accidents; develop action plans to control or eliminate organizational barriers and/or hazards in the workplace.
• Conducts workplace audits and inspections to identify and alleviate environmental factors and stresses affecting or potentially affecting the health and safety of employees; conducts ergonomic or other specific assessments; recommends equipment, procedures, assignments or other actions to alleviate identified problems or concerns.
• Plans, develops and conducts safety, occupational health and related training activities; attends or facilitates meetings to discuss safety concerns and practices; advises department managers and supervisors on appropriate handling of safety or health situations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as Cal/OSHA mandated health and safety programs, injury and illness prevention programs, building, fire, electrical, plumbing, and other codes; conducts routine inspections; may assist in Cal/OSHA inspections.
• Participate with Cal/OSHA reporting and follow-up inspections.
• Interpret new regulations, determine their applicability to City operations and devise strateg