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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 I
Safety Representative II 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 industrial hygiene studies; conduct ergonomic assessments; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Safety Representative II:
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or a closely related field.
NOTE:
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time professional-level experience in Occupational Safety and Health work. Qualifying professional Occupational Safety and Health experience MUST include the following:
- 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 ergonomic evaluations.
- Experience preparing and conducting OSHA training/presentations for a multitude of delivery modes (e.g., in person/classroom, live/online webinars, and/or pre-recorded).
- Experience preparing computerized reports.
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.
SCREENING PROCESS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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. 14 – March 15, 2024 (New Recruitment Date)
