Safety Coordinator Trainee/Safety Coordinator

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department (HR) has multiple opportunities for a Safety Coordinator to support the Safety Loss Control division.

Under general direction, develops and administers comprehensive safety, accident prevention, and/or U.S.

Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and regulations; investigates work related occupational safety complaints; conducts safety evaluations and investigations of accidents; performs ergonomic evaluations; conducts training and encourages adherence to safety standards; and performs other related duties as required.

The position will also be responsible for maintaining compliant files and records.

The Safety Coordinator is a Confidential designated class reporting to either a Senior Safety Coordinator or the Safety Division Manager.

Incumbents in this dual-concept classification are responsible for the safety program of an assigned department(s) which has a variety of high-risk equipment, occupations with substantial potential for accidents and injuries, and/or hazardous materials usage and storage, or the coordination and implementation of the County's DOT required Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Responsibilities may include conducting office and field investigations of accidents and/or complaints of unsafe conditions; preparation of evaluation reports; general safety education (e.g., training); recommending strategies for the elimination of unsafe acts and/or non-adherent conditions; administering, monitoring and revising various written safety programs, safety policies, and/or drug and alcohol testing programs.

The Safety Coordinator Trainee class is the entry-level class for the Safety Coordinator series.

This class is characterized by the responsibility to conduct routine inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance.

The Safety Coordinator Trainee class is distinguished from the Safety Coordinator in that the work performed will be subject to frequent review.

Incumbents are expected to promote to Safety Coordinator after acquiring the necessary training and experience, with satisfactory performance.

Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b.

of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for assignments within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.

The Department desires candidates with experience in risk management, worker's compensation, and safety loss control.

Candidate's who have experience in hospital/medical background in the relative field are also encouraged to apply.

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