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 Safety Coordinator I/II Salary $2,430.96•$2,815.81 Biweekly Location 981 H Street Suite 250, Crescent City, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 26-00543 Department Human Resources and Risk Management Division Risk Management Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date 8/20/2026 5:00

PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions General Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one (1) year.

Job Opportunity:

Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. Resumes are encouraged, but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications which are incomplete as of the final date to apply will be eliminated from consideration. Candidates who meet all the minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview. Description Expected Hire Pay Scale•:

Safety Coordinator I:

$2,430.96•$2,680.14

Safety Coordinator II:

$2,554.02•$2,815.81 •Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Del Norte County Human Resources & Risk Management Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Safety Coordinator. This position is classified as full-time. Under general supervision of the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management and the Risk Manager, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of safety activities within the workplace, countywide, by planning, directing, and overseeing activities relating to occupational safety and health required by Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, rules and policy. This position monitors the effectiveness of safety and health policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthful work environment and compliance with the County's Risk Management programs. The incumbent will require a high level of initiative and the ability to work cooperatively with County departments and external business partners. This classification is designated as Confidential and non-exempt. The Safety Coordinator I is the first working level in this skilled class and incumbents are assigned the work and duties described herein, which will increase in volume and complexity with training and experience. With additional experience and/or education incumbents may be eligible for advancement in this series. The Safety Coordinator II is the second, and final, working level in this skilled class is frequently assigned complex and demanding work. Employees advanced to this level in the series have demonstrated the ability to adequately fulfill the responsibilities over an extended period of time and at an advanced level of volume and complexity. Detailed Work Activities Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Coordinates the ongoing implementation of and compliance with occupational safety and health programs countywide and with outside agencies; may represent the Risk Management Division at meetings within county departments; Administers the county's Disability Accommodation and Return-to-Work program; Coordinates Accommodation and participates in Return-to-work programs in conjunction with Leave of Absence program. Provides support and actively participates in the streamlined coordination for County health and welfare and leave of absence programs within the Risk Management division. Serves as the first-point of contact for injured employees; coordinates post-injury activities with the County's Workers' Compensation insurer; Ensures the completion of incident reports and investigative documents, and maintains required documentation in accordance with established procedures; Conducts routine safety inspections of all county facilities no less than once annually; ensures additional safety inspections are coordinated with the appropriate department contacts as required by the county's Injury and Illness Prevention Program; Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health or environmental hazards; Maintains and updates the

OSHA 300

Log and distributes the log to departments for posting from February 1 through April 30 of each year; Ensures all departments are provided required workplace notices for posting or employee distribution; Coordinates safety drills as necessary; Conducts ergonomic assessments of employee work areas and tasks, researches and makes recommendations pertaining to injury prevention and loss control; Plans and coordinates training and other risk reduction activities countywide; notifies departments of training opportunities; creates and distributes training materials as appropriate; Participates in New Hire Orientation by introducing new employees to the county's risk management programs and answers questions regarding program requirements; Equips employees new to the county's leadership team with information and resources to implement Risk Management program requirements in their area of responsibility; Assist leadership in developing safety and health checklists and Codes of Safe Practices, as requested by department Appointing Authorities, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, or the Risk Manager; Maintains the County's learning management system; assists departments with ensuring compliance with required training, identifies and makes recommendations of training opportunities, and coordinates training with an appropriate vendor; Maintains database of incidents reported by employees, prepares reports, researches and makes recommendations for improvement based on incident frequency and severity; Coordinates and conducts Countywide Safety Committee meetings and facilitates discussions with subcommittees, as needed; Plans and coordinates special trainings and other risk reduction activities; Reviews various forms of documentation, assesses completeness, follows up as appropriate; Assists the Risk Manager in the response to sensitive and difficult complaints and requests for information; Assists the Risk Manager in maintaining employee medical files and other confidential information in accordance with legal requirements and County procedures, Monitors audits and investigations to identify issues and deficient areas, and presents opportunities for program improvement to the Risk Manager and/or the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels of county Administration; Reviews Help Desk Tickets submitted to Building Maintenance to monitor for hazardous conditions and ensure urgent items are brought to the attention of the Risk Manager; Represents the County of Del Norte locally, and out of the area at trainings, conferences, or other job-related activities. Performs other administrative duties as directed or required.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience :

The following combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. High school diploma or GED equivalent. College coursework in public administration, public policy, business or healthcare administration, or a related field; and/or OSHA certifications/training is desirable. and Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing administrative/training work within safety and health programs requiring policy analysis and implementation; Or One (1) year of full-time experience in a role requiring active participation in the administration of Cal-OSHA/OSHA regulated safety programs/training, and one (1) year of increasingly responsible technical experience, beyond the trainee level, in environmental health or facility maintenance occupational safety improvement activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of :

Principles and practices of public risk management administration. General principles and practices of organization and office administration; Business correspondence style and formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling and general English usage; Modern practices and procedures for filing and electronic record keeping; Techniques for interaction with a variety of individuals that include other County Department Heads, County employees, applicants, retirees, other agency employees and representatives. Knowledge of confidential and general records management. Methods to research applicable federal, state and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, policies and procedures relevant to human resources and risk management. Ability to : Analyze personnel and loss prevention/reduction programs, plans and data using independent judgment to make recommendations for improvement. Interpret and explain safety and health regulations, personnel rules, the application of insurance and steps involved in claim management, and other technical documents and forms. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, staff across all departments, representatives of other agencies and the general public. Effectively represent the Human Resources and Risk Management Department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, departmental and staff meetings. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials and to make clear and concise recommendations. Respond to emergency community disasters or urgent situations within typical business hours. Organize, coordinate, and implement risk reduction activities.

Selection Process:

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview/examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Condition of Employment:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he/she is: 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process. Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and/or oral examination. This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.

NOTE:

The information listed below is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as an employment contract. Refer to labor agreements ( MOU ) for specific benefit information.

BENEFITS

The County provides a comprehensive benefit package, generous time off accruals, professional and personal development opportunities, and many positions offer flexible scheduling for work life balance.

ELIGIBILITY

Regular Permanent Full-Time Employees :

Eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits

Regular Permanent Part-Time Employees :

Eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis, depending on hours worked

Temporary Employees :

Not eligible for company benefits Paid annual leave:

Vacation:

1-5 years of continuous service: 15 working days per year; 6-10 years of continuous service: 20 working days per year; 11-15 years of continuous service: 25 working days per year; 16 years or higher of continuous service: 30 working days per year. Note•Vacation will be available for use after completion of six (6) months of continuous employment.

Sick Leave:

1 day of sick leave with pay for each month of service from the date of employment. Note•Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment and may be used upon accrual.

Holidays:

13 working days each year.

Floating Holidays:

3 working days each fiscal year. Note•Floating Holidays may be used upon accrual.

Retirement:

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Group Insurance:

County contributions for employee and dependent medical insurance with no-cost add on dental coverage County paid vision coverage County paid basic life insurance County paid emergency ground and air program services County paid Employee Assistance Program County paid

Health and Wellness Program Personal and Professional Development:

Training and certification programs Career advancement opportunities

Retirement:

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan:

Employees may elect to have a percentage of their salary deferred for pre-tax investment.

DEL NORTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Del Norte Human Resources 981 H St., Suite 250 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464•7213 Any information on this page is subject to change without notice. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate? No Yes 02 If "Yes" to the above question, please describe your education. If "No", write N/A. 03 Do you have college coursework in public administration, public policy, business or healthcare administration, or a related field; and/or OSHA certifications/training? Yes No 04 If "Yes" to the above question, please describe your education. If "No", write N/A. 05 Do you have at minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience performing administrative/training work within safety and health programs requiring policy analysis and implementation; OR one (1) year of full-time experience in a role requiring active participation in the administration of Cal-OSHA/OSHA regulated safety programs/training, AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible technical experience, beyond the trainee level, in environmental health or facility maintenance occupational safety improvement activities? Yes No 06 If "Yes" to the question above, please list job title, years of experience, and a summary of duties. If "no", write "N/A". 07 By selecting "Yes" below, you certify that you have read, understand, and agree to comply with this requirement, including providing at least the most recent ten (10) years of experience and any additional referenced experience in your application materials. Yes, I have read and understand this requirement and certify that my application includes at least the most recent ten (10) years of experience and any additional referenced experience. No 08 Any additional experience listed in the supplemental questions, including experience beyond the most recent ten (10) years, must be included in the application to be considered. I confirm that any experience referenced in the supplemental questionnaire, including any beyond the most recent ten (10) years, has been included in my application for consideration. 09 As noted above, the purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to obtain additional job-related training and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. Please note that your responses to these supplemental questions will be considered part of your application and are not a substitute for completing the application in full. Any experience, education, or training referenced in your responses must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application. By agreeing below, I certify that I have read and understand the statements above and that the information provided in this supplemental questionnaire and application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to the statements above. Required Question Employer County of Del Norte, CA Address 981 H Street Suite 250 Crescent City, California, 95531 Phone 707-464-7213 Website http://www.co.del-norte.ca.us Apply