Occupational Safety Specialist Oakland Housing Authority

•3.2 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $124,140.90

•$137,028.32 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST

(Project up to 36 months)

SALARY:

$4,774.65

•$5,270.32 / Biweekly $124,140.90

•$137,028.32 / Annually

CLOSING DATE AND TIME

Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 8:59 pm

PST DEFINITION

Under direction, the Occupational Safety Specialist supports agency-wide compliance with federal, state, and

OSHA/CAL

‑OSHA regulations. The role assists in the delivery and documentation of safety training, supports safety committees, conducts safety-related data review, and coordinates aspects of Workers' Compensation, ergonomic assessments, and workplace safety investigations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment across the Authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist departments with safety training in accordance with CAL‑OSHA requirements and maintain documentation and training records ; and Compile and analyze accident reports and safety-related incident data to identify trends, hazards, and risk exposures ; and Assist with the setup and monitoring of Workers' Compensation claims by coordinating with claims examiners and medical providers; track ergonomic assessment requests and equipment procurement ; and Participate in preliminary or follow-up fact‑finding related to workplace incidents when needed; and Maintain safety records, logs, and reports consistent with regulatory and agency standards; and Respond to safety-related inquiries from departments and provide guidance based on

OSHA/CAL

‑OSHA standards; and Support implementation of safety initiatives, training campaigns, and communication strategies that enhance workplace safety; and Assist in developing and maintaining documentation such as safety procedures, meeting minutes, checklists, and compliance records.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate's degree in a related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, risk management, emergency management, or related areas Or a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene, emergency management or related field and 2 years of experience. Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses/Certifications:

Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, ASP, CSP) are desirable. Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record.

TO APPLY

Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. Applications must be received by Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 8:59 PM Pacific Time

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

OSHA and CAL‑OSHA safety standards and compliance requirements; and Workplace safety practices and hazard identification techniques; and Accident reporting, investigation, and documentation procedures; and Workers' Compensation processes and ergonomic assessment basics; and Methods of research, data collection, and analysis related to safety performance; and Understanding of project life cycle phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing); and Resource planning and allocation; and Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning; and Safety training delivery methods and adult learning considerations.

Ability to:

Interpret and apply safety regulations and organizational safety policies; and Collect, track, and analyze safety and incident data; and Assist with the delivery and coordination of safety training; and Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria across multiple departments; and Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation; and Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, management, and external partners; and Oversee emergency plans and run necessary simulations; and Develop and lead safety workshops; and Make sound recommendations based on safety observations and data; and Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.