NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Public Works Safety Assistant
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Safety Assistant to support environmental, health, and safety programs within the City of Santa Ana. The role involves implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assists with the implementation and administration of safety programs and operations, including the Work Hazard Observation Program and Safety Champion Program; completes assigned EHS and emergency preparedness projects and work activities
Assists in the development and updating of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); assists in performing JHA in a variety of settings
Researches local, state, and federal EHS regulations and requirements, including those from OSHA and Cal/OSHA; communicates findings to ensure compliance
Specifies and procures personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety supplies; and ensures new hires are supplied with and properly maintain PPE and safety supplies
Ensures chemicals are approved by Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department; assists in maintaining Public Works Agency chemical inventories
Assists in preparing, scheduling, and presenting required health and safety training and safety meetings, including safety tailgate meetings; helps facilitate Public Works Agency new hire safety orientation; and coordinates employee online driver training with the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department
Visits field staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols; stops unsafe behavior; provides safety feedback and addresses safety concerns with employees, supervisors, and management staff in a timely manner; and communicates incidents to the Safety Coordinator
Conducts periodic facility and field site safety inspections; addresses unsafe working conditions; records and communicates findings and recommendations; and follows-up to ensure preventative and required actions have been completed
Assists in conducting periodic inspection of safety and emergency equipment, including first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers, fire doors, ladders, hand sanitizer stations, eye wash and shower stations, automated external defibrillator (AED) units, evacuation kits, and other safety equipment
Assists in planning and organizing Public Works Agency safety special events
Maintains, monitors, and tracks various safety logs and records, including EHS inspections and training records
Requests and coordinates employee ergonomic evaluations, and tracks and assists with the receipt and return of ergonomic equipment and supplies with the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department
Gathers and tracks safety data; assists in identifying safety opportunities for improvement and making recommendations
Drafts written safety related documents and correspondence; assists in developing and distributing Public Works Agency safety newsletters
Assists in updating health and safety bulletin boards and required local, state, and federal posters
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One (1) year of professional work experience in workplace environmental, health, and safety administration and/or emergency preparedness
Equivalent to the completion of high school, supplemented by college level coursework in risk management, safety management, industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational health, business administration, public administration, or a related field
Possession and retention of a valid California Class “C” Driver's License is a condition of continued employment in this job classification
Possession and retention of valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is required within one year of employment in this job classification
Possession and retention of valid first aid certification is required within one year of employment in this job classification
Must be willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management, safety management, industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational health, business administration, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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