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Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% COLA effective 7/1/2024
3% COLA effective 7/1/2025
3% COLA effective 7/1/2026
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
It is an exciting time to join City of Modesto’s Risk Division as a Safety Specialist!
We are currently looking for a Safety Specialist to help prevent workplace injuries and reduce risk for our employees. In this position, you will travel to worksites to identify potential risks, conduct safety observations, and ensure regulatory compliance. As part of your risk reduction duties, you will promote safety awareness by leading seminars, training programs, and distributing informational material. You will participate in the development and implementation of safety and training programs within the City; review and research training programs; administer the City’s online training management system; and maintain a variety of records and files related to safety and training programs.
Application and Examination Process
The Supplemental Questionnaire is a Training and Experience Exam. In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their Supplemental Questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your advancement in the remainder of this recruitment. When completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please note:
- Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- Incomplete Supplemental Questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
All candidates who pass the Training and Experience Exam will be placed on the eligible list for the position and may be invited for a selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the process to best meet the needs of the City.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to safety and training programs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Research, analyze, and interpret regulatory requirements to assess and ensure compliance of City operations.
Administer the City’s online training management system, including development procedures, user training, technical support, and report generation and analysis.
Coordinate and participate in hazard assessments, safety inspections, and accident investigations.
Maintain a variety of records and files related to safety and training programs; prepare reports, research, and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of safety and training programs.
Develop, implement, review, and update medical surveillance programs as required by state and federal regulations.
Administer the City’s online performance management system, including system configuration, user administration and training, and process improvement.
Review and research training programs; collect, compile, and review information from various sources; implement new programs as necessary.
Coordinate training programs and activities with outside agencies and organizations as necessary.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic operations, services, and activities of safety and training programs.
Recent developments, current literature, and information related to safety regulations.
Methods and techniques of conducting research and statistical analysis.
Principles and practices of safety training.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Collect, organize, and evaluate data to develop logical conclusions.
Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
Identify risk and unsafe behaviors and develop and implement procedures to help reduce risk and unsafe behaviors.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Read, comprehend, and interpret regulations, laws, and guidelines.
Maintain complete, accurate records and correspondence.
Research, compile, and review a variety of information and make recommendations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of administrative experience providing support to safety or training programs.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in occupational health, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.
