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Position DutiesThe total annual salary range for a Senior Analyst is $113,327.76 - $138,072.48.
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Bargaining Unit: City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP).
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Analyst (Safety Officer) vacancy in the Health and Safety team of the Administrative Services Division (ASD). The ASD team members gain satisfaction when facilitating trainings for ESD’s workforce; feel empowered when managing a full range of information technology data and services to approximately 600 employees; deliver quality customer service in utility billing; enjoy their contributions to the success of peers by hiring and promoting the right people for the right positions; and oversee the budget planning and fiscal management for a wide variety of special funds that support the important work ESDers to. Join a diverse and dynamic team that provides key strategic support to ESD staff, programs, and utilities linking directly to the department’s mission. By providing behind-the-scenes support, our team makes a difference!
The Department is seeking an experienced Safety professional to assist with implementing health and safety programs throughout ESD. ESD has a multitude of worksites, including general office spaces, field utility work, working along creeks and waterways, and working in a heavy industrial setting at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. The Health and Safety team provides service to approximately 600 employees working in these various locations facing workplace hazards such as heavy industrial equipment and machinery, confined spaces, underground tunnels and basements, utility pipelines, hazardous materials (such as natural gas, chlorine, anhydrous ammonia and other chemicals), high voltage electrical distribution and generation systems, and water reservoirs and pump stations. The dedicated employees of the department work in a variety of roles including utility field inspectors and watershed scientists, water and wastewater operators, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, electricians, painters, HVAC and other industrial trades as well as general programmatic, engineering, and administrative roles that typically work in an office setting.
Reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, this Senior Analyst (Safety Officer) will assist with all aspects of the Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Safety Officer provides assistance and expertise with hazardous materials/wastes and industrial safety programs including LOTO (lock out tag out), confined space entry, machinery safety, and fall protection. This position also assists with training, inspections, accident/incident investigations, Workers’ Compensation claims, and other programs to ensure a safe work environment and to reduce risk. The selected candidate will assist in ensuring that all related policies, procedures, and programs are disseminated, understood, and practiced by all employees, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
General responsibilities include:
•Enforcing compliance of current regulations and best practices in the fields of occupational health and safety standards;
•Collect and analyze safety metrics data;
•Prepare reports and documentation supporting findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies;
•Provide follow up to ensure that appropriate measures have been appropriately employed to correct infractions and deficiencies and prevent recurrence;
•Provide guidance and instruction regarding safety issues in coordination with City policies and procedures;
•Maintain accurate and organized records for program needs and requirements.
Additionally, fostering a collaborative culture of safety is essential, so the Safety Officer will attend or lead appropriate meetings, communicate regularly with management, and safety representatives on work progress and activities.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative analytic work in the areas of budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, human resources, or related field in general analytical work.
Acceptable Substitution: One (1) year of additional education above the Bachelor’s Degree level may be substituted for one (1) year of the required management/administrative analytic work.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required for some assignments.
Form 700 requirementThis position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
- Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Certifications in Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or related certifications are highly desirable.
- Analytical Thinking - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations to take into account, collects and analyzes data, uses logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions and recommendations.
- Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.
-Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities
- Leadership - leads by example; serves as appropriate role model; demonstrates high ethical standards; Remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment; encourages and rewards risk-taking, allowing others to learn from mistakes.
- Problem Solving - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
- Project Management - ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
- Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Zoe McChesney at
zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov. To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is on September 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's
benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services
website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an
additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
