We're seeking an experienced Safety Officer to join one of our valued municipal clients in Lompoc, CA, to cover a 1-3 month leave of absence. This is a temporary position with a pay rate of $38.75 and a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. If you're interested in this role, apply today! We'd love to see your resume!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals in a courteous and respectful manner. Inspects facilities, construction sites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices for conformance with legal requirements. Conducts inventory of federal and state labor law posters; provides updated information to departments; ensures compliance with federal and state laws. Reports findings and recommends changes to establish safer working conditions. Makes follow-up inspections and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Meets with employees and managers to study safety problems and develop policies and procedures which will decrease the risk of injury or loss. Serves as staff advisor to the City safety committee and serves on other safety-related committees. Develops and administers citywide safety programs including safety incentive programs. Recommends City safety policies and procedures regarding emergency management response planning and workplace safety. Reviews and coordinates department response to federal, state, and local hazardous material handling safety regulations and recommends, with departmental input, policies and procedures to comply with these regulations. Advises management on environmental and safety matters, laws, and regulations affecting the City. Develops and provides on-site and classroom training to supervisors and employees on safety practices and policies, accident prevention techniques, and accident reporting. Performs other relayed work as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with coursework in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or a related field AND two years experience in safety inspection and safety program coordination. Additional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to a maximum of two years of the required college coursework.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of industrial safety Occupational safety and occupational health procedures, rules, laws, and regulations Methods of assessing safety hazards and controls Hazardous materials storage and transfer procedures Federal DOT program Cal/OSHA laws and regulations Emergency preparedness activities Ability to: Identify health and safety hazards and determine proper courses of action to mitigate hazards Conduct accident investigations and identify unsafe conditions, equipment, and practices Interpret safety and environmental laws and regulations Coordinate employee wellness fair program Work independently or with minimal supervision Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Write clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports We provide equal employment opportunities in hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and all other employment decisions. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual's ancestry, race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender) or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Pay:

$38.75 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person