Safety Analyst (Staff Services Analyst)

Please note: This position was posted on behalf of the Stanislaus County CEO’s office. If interested in this position, please apply directly through the online County application tool at www.stanjobs.org 
 

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health Services Agency (HSA) Human Relations Department is seeking a candidate with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team-based collaborative environment.  The candidate must be able to manage their time well including being organized and efficient in a competent manner.  The ideal candidate for this position needs to have a can-do attitude, be a self-starter and be both flexible and trustworthy.  Having a solid understanding of County government policies, ordinances, and regulations is essential. This role requires a great deal of creativity, adaptability, independent thinking and cooperation. It is imperative that the candidate enjoys interacting with people and is always able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.  

To learn more about the Health Services Agency, click here.

HSA holds strongly to its vision of "Healthy People in a Healthy Stanislaus" by developing its services with the community, in ways that support community need.

THE POSITION
The Health Services Agency is seeking a Safety Analyst who will be reporting to the Human Relations Manager. The HSA Safety Analyst is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of health, safety, and environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for our employees.  The successful candidate will be a self-starting safety professional who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with staff and management.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. 
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. 
 
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification.  For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Lead safety training for all employees;
• Address any workplace-related health issues and accidents;
• Run emergency drills to gauge employee readiness;
• Process workers compensation recordkeeping and reporting requirements;
• Design, maintain, and measure safety standards in the workplace;
• Conduct safety inspections on a routine basis;
• Maintain key control and proximity card access;
• Inspect working conditions to ensure all staff activities, materials, and equipment are compliant with safety guidelines;
• Advise staff on the use of dangerous chemicals and machinery;
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations;
• Order safety gear and supplies for the workplace;
• Work with Risk Management department to address any health and safety-related initiatives and concerns;
• Participate in writing and revising HSA safety-related policies and procedures; 
• Maintain and facilitate compliance and regulatory requirements;
• Fit testing;
• Safety specific monthly newsletters; and
• Stay updated on new/changed state and federal health and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Education and Training;
• Public Safety and Security;
• Law and Government;
• Customer and Personal Service; 
• Personnel and Human Resources; and
• Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Canva.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Active Listening;
• Oral and Written Comprehension;
• Oral and Written Expression;
• Complex Problem Solving;
• Critical Thinking;
• Judgement and Decision Making;
• Systems Analysis;
• Active Learning;
• Instructing;
• Learning Strategies;
• Fluency of Ideas;
• Quality Control Analysis;
• Operations Analysis;
• Service Orientation; and
• Time Management.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

PATTERN I

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or closely related field.

PATTERN II

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of experience and training in human resources or safety assignments involving health and/or safety to have acquired the abilities and knowledge. 

Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be required for verification purposes as the time of application.  Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-7192 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date.  Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.

Progressively responsible experience in a related area may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIREABLE QUALFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening process will focus on the following highly desirable qualifications.  Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application: 

• OSHA Certification; OR
• One (1) year of experience with public speaking; AND
• Six (6) months of work experience working in Stanislaus County performing duties comparable to the typical tasks described above.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLCIATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.  Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application.  Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application.  The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitment consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles.  The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening.  Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Application Deadline: 05/23/2024
• Written or Oral Examination: tentatively the week of 06/3/2024

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

GENERAL INFORMATION 
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.
Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.