Safety Representative I

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Safety Representative II

Safety Representative I positions inspect City work sites and facilities for compliance with safety standards; prepare and analyze accident and injury reports and make recommendations to prevent recurrence; prepare and conduct safety and health training sessions; develop and write safety educational material; conduct safety and health research; review and interpret regulations and procedures; prepare reports and correspondence; conduct ergonomic assessments; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

4% effective 7/1/24

2% effective 1/1/25

5% effective 7/1/25

5% effective 1/1/25

5% effective 1/1/26

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Associate's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or a closely related field.
2. One year of full-time professional-level experience in Occupational Safety and Health work which MUST include:
   • Inspecting facilities and equipment for compliance with Federal and/or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) codes and regulations.
   • Conducting field investigations involving the interpretation, application and enforcement of Federal and/or State OSHA codes and regulations.

NOTE:

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
NOTES:

• You may be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance may be required after hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing California OSHA codes and regulations.
• Experience in conducting office and field ergonomic evaluations.
• Experience providing OSHA safety training/presentations.
• Experience preparing computerized/electronic reports.
• Experience performing safety inspections of equipment and facilities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 11 - March 15, 2024 (New Recruitment Date)

Employment Type: Varies by Position