The City of Redding Public Works Department is inviting applications for the full-time position of Safety Specialist. This position provides guidance and assistance in accident prevention activities. The ideal candidate should possess a combination of industry knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail as well as a high degree of passion for the work, and must be able to motivate employees to work safely through leadership by being a good role model.

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.

We are looking for someone to

Assist the Risk Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating elements of the City's safety and loss reduction program.
Assist in the development of safety-related procedures, training, documents, reports, forms and correspondence.
Inspect City facilities and work locations to identify unsafe conditions and practices and to insure conformity with provisions of federal, state, and local safety codes.
Conduct or assist in conducting training programs concerning health and safety issues, such as hearing conservation, hazard communication, respiratory protection, welding safety, confined-space entry operations, hazardous material handling, storage, disposal, spill reporting and cleanup procedures.
Perform professional, technical, and analytical work, while exercising safety specific functional, regulatory supervision of staff.

Qualifications we're looking for

Knowledge of:

Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to worker safety.
Methods, techniques and practices used in determining and minimizing the harmful effects of workplace hazards.
Hazardous material handling, storage, disposal, and spill reporting and cleanup procedures.
Codes, rules, regulations relating to property, vehicular and liability hazards.

Ability to:

Identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections.
Interpret and apply laws, standards, regulations, and policies relating to occupational health and safety.
Implement innovations designed to effectively prevent employee injuries and vehicular accidents.
Develop, organize and present safety training programs.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Typical education would include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in industrial hygiene, environmental health or a field directly related to occupational health and safety.
Typical experience would include two years of responsibility for developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating occupational health and safety programs.
Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
Work is conduced both indoors and outdoors. The employee works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may require use of Personal Protective Equipment.

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An oral board, performance test and/or written examination will be administered.

Final appointment is contingent upon:

Positive past employment references
Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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