General Description The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.
The Position The position will under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security, supervise staff and coordinate the District-wide occupational health and safety program. Support security and emergency preparedness efforts and functions to ensure the District is in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, regulations or standards. Assist all departments to maintain and continuously improve in areas of occupational health & safety and emergency preparedness and response performance.
Employees in this classification are subject to 24-hour emergency call-out with little or no notice.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the safety of staff and property, ability to collaborate with other lines of business, supervise the work of others, plan and direct crisis management activities, interface with regulatory agencies etc.
Summary of Duties Safety Coordinate, direct, and supervise the work performed by Safety & Security Specialists.
Participate in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff by developing performance requirements and personal development targets; and provides technical assistance and advice to assigned staff.
Under direction, plan, organize, and coordinate the District’s safety program to meet federal, state, and local legislation/regulations.
Coordinate and conduct periodic field inspections, indoor air quality surveys, industrial hygiene surveys, and safety compliance auditing.
Continuously assesses safety training needs based on job duties and exposures. Develop and deliver safety meeting and training course content on various safety topics, including tracking attendance for regulatory compliance.
Coordinate annual fire prevention inspections with Fire Departments.
Assist in the development, review, and updates of safety programs resulting from compliance auditing or to comply with regulatory changes by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and communicating changes to management and employees.
Evaluate job tasks and develop code of safe practices and job hazard assessments (JHAs) to support and improve health and safety plans and programs, or at the request of departments implementing new equipment or undertaking new tasks.
Support incident investigations and track work-related injuries/illnesses, and vehicle accidents for trend analysis.
Perform administrative duties as needed for accurate file and record maintenance.
Provide ongoing technical support and information/guidance to District personnel, including communicating updates to safety and health regulations and standards.
Interface with regulatory agencies such as Cal/OSHA, Orange County Health Care Agency, and local Fire Departments.
Coordinate the California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, which includes annual regulatory inspections, written reporting to regulatory agencies, etc.
Oversee the Contractor Safety Program to include review of site-specific safety submittals.
Participate and provide guidance to the General Safety Committee.
Security/Emergency Preparedness Support the District’s security and emergency preparedness programs by assisting in the review and maintenance of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan (HMERP), and other Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
Support the coordination of the District’s multi-year training and exercise plan to include tabletop, functional, or full-scale emergency preparedness exercises.
Work in coordination with the Director of Safety and Security to manage the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure the District's readiness to respond to emergencies, as well as the maintenance of emergency supply inventories.
Coordinate the District's emergency response efforts both internally and with outside agencies.
Oversee the District’s Hazardous Materials Response Plan (Hazmat ERP).
Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education: - A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Preparedness, or a related field is required. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
Experience: - Four (4) years of experience performing professional level work in the administration of an occupational safety program in which at least one (1) of the year is at a supervisory or lead work level required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in emergency preparedness and response in a public agency is required.
- Experience with CAL-OSHA regulations and emergency management principles is required.
License / Certifications:- A valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License is required.
- Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) certificates are required.
- A certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or equivalent is desirable.
- Certification as an Emergency Manager or Business Continuity Professional is desirable.
Click here to view the full job description.Additional InformationIRWD Corporate ValuesIrvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office, management, and field employees. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Must be approachable. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Business writing skills required.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages, decimals and fractions.
Technology Ability
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions and handling confidential employee information. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop, and stand. Routinely lift 25 lbs.
Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose the employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees.
Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013:
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula.
Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013:
On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay.
IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.
Medical InsuranceIRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental InsuranceIRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision InsuranceIRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Life InsuranceElgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Deferred CompensationParticipation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.
Paid VacationEligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.
Paid HolidaysThe District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year.
Sick LeaveEligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.
Flexible Spending AccountsEligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.
Educational AssistanceThe District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
