Safety Officer - San Francisco Water Division (CDD) - SFPUC (5177)

Summary

Safety Officer - San Francisco Water Division (CDD)

This is a permanent exempt, three year, full-time position with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's San Francisco Water Division (SFWD) located at 1990 Newcomb Avenue in San Francisco. Under the direction of the San Francisco Water Division Manager, the Safety Officer will effectively plan, develop, and expand upon the comprehensive health and safety program, focusing on occupational, operational, and industrial safety. The role involves evaluating the current safety programs, investigating accidents and near misses, monitoring regulatory compliance (such as Cal/OSHA), and advising management on injury and illness prevention.

Reporting Hours & Location:

• Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
• City Distribution Division, 1990 Newcomb Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Essential Functions:

• Directs and participates in investigations and surveys of plants, facilities and buildings and field worksites; evaluates fire, electrical, mechanical, structural or other potentially hazardous conditions; observes work activities on an ongoing basis for potentially hazardous work methods and procedures and recommends corrective actions.
• Establishes division-wide safety training programs for all operating and maintenance personnel including supervisors, team leaders and lead workers; provides for appropriate courses of instruction in safety procedures; develops a variety of safety training materials, including manuals, bulletins and written procedures. Organizes, conducts and participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings with workers, supervisors and management personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommends modifications to comply with legal requirements, prevent injuries, minimize Workers Compensation costs and reduce liability.
• Obtains, maintains, and analyzes occupational safety and health data to identify trends, develop and recommend corrective actions, track Workers Compensation costs, prepare management reports, and comply with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintains current information in the field of industrial and occupational safety as it applies to work activities; keeps informed on State, Federal and local legislation relating to transportation, industrial and occupational safety.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents along with operating and management personnel to determine causes of accidents; recommends appropriate corrective action; prepares reports of investigations for management, legislative bodies and industrial safety agencies.
• Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors to complete Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)-related projects; defines, assigns and evaluates contractor work; develops scopes of work and creates and monitors project budgets as needed.
• Develops, maintains, reviews and revises occupational policies and procedures.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and trains clerical and regulatory support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Possession of Masters Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND

2. Four (4) years of professional industrial or occupational safety experience, which must include work safety assessments, engineering design review, accident investigation, safety program development and safety management; AND

3. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals; AND

4. Possession of current valid California Driver License.

5. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator and the ability to climb ladders, bend, squat and crawl in tight spaces to safely access work sites. Note: A medical examination and the probationary period will be used to evaluate this qualification.

Substitutions:

• A. Combination of a baccalaureate degree in one of disciplines specified in MQ #1 and six years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• B. Combination of baccalaureate or graduate degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences from an accredited college or university and seven years experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• C. Combination of any baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and eight years experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• D. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the certification MQ #3.
• E. A graduate degree as described in MQ #1 and six years experience as described in MQ #2, without a CSP, is qualifying.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Two years of supervisory experience managing a team of safety professionals.
• Experience managing occupational health and safety programs related to water, power, wastewater, or other utility infrastructure facilities.
• Experience as a safety professional in a utility maintenance or construction industry.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Job Description

Safety Officer - San Francisco Water Division (CDD)

This is a permanent exempt, three year, full-time position with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's San Francisco Water Division (SFWD) located at 1990 Newcomb Avenue in San Francisco. Under the direction of the San Francisco Water Division Manager, the Safety Officer will effectively plan, develop, and expand upon the comprehensive health and safety program, focusing on occupational, operational, and industrial safety. The role involves evaluating the current safety programs, investigating accidents and near misses, monitoring regulatory compliance (such as Cal/OSHA), and advising management on injury and illness prevention.

Reporting Hours & Location:

• Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
• City Distribution Division, 1990 Newcomb Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Essential Functions:

• Directs and participates in investigations and surveys of plants, facilities and buildings and field worksites; evaluates fire, electrical, mechanical, structural or other potentially hazardous conditions; observes work activities on an ongoing basis for potentially hazardous work methods and procedures and recommends corrective actions.
• Establishes division-wide safety training programs for all operating and maintenance personnel including supervisors, team leaders and lead workers; provides for appropriate courses of instruction in safety procedures; develops a variety of safety training materials, including manuals, bulletins and written procedures. Organizes, conducts and participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings with workers, supervisors and management personnel.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommends modifications to comply with legal requirements, prevent injuries, minimize Workers Compensation costs and reduce liability.
• Obtains, maintains, and analyzes occupational safety and health data to identify trends, develop and recommend corrective actions, track Workers Compensation costs, prepare management reports, and comply with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintains current information in the field of industrial and occupational safety as it applies to work activities; keeps informed on State, Federal and local legislation relating to transportation, industrial and occupational safety.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents along with operating and management personnel to determine causes of accidents; recommends appropriate corrective action; prepares reports of investigations for management, legislative bodies and industrial safety agencies.
• Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors to complete Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)-related projects; defines, assigns and evaluates contractor work; develops scopes of work and creates and monitors project budgets as needed.
• Develops, maintains, reviews and revises occupational policies and procedures.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and trains clerical and regulatory support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Possession of Masters Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND

2. Four (4) years of professional industrial or occupational safety experience, which must include work safety assessments, engineering design review, accident investigation, safety program development and safety management; AND

3. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals; AND

4. Possession of current valid California Driver License.

5. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator and the ability to climb ladders, bend, squat and crawl in tight spaces to safely access work sites. Note: A medical examination and the probationary period will be used to evaluate this qualification.

Substitutions:

• A. Combination of a baccalaureate degree in one of disciplines specified in MQ #1 and six years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• B. Combination of baccalaureate or graduate degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences from an accredited college or university and seven years experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• C. Combination of any baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and eight years experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.
• D. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the certification MQ #3.
• E. A graduate degree as described in MQ #1 and six years experience as described in MQ #2, without a CSP, is qualifying.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Two years of supervisory experience managing a team of safety professionals.
• Experience managing occupational health and safety programs related to water, power, wastewater, or other utility infrastructure facilities.
• Experience as a safety professional in a utility maintenance or construction industry.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.