SAFETY INSPECTOR

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

W3034H

When to Submit Your Application:
We are accepting applications beginning Monday, March 10, 2025, 7:00 a.m., (PT) - Continuous. We will keep assessing applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Type of Recruitment: We welcome applications from anyone.
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• Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 5/40 work schedule (telework - where appropriate)
• 13 paid holidays per year

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Who We Are:
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD's mission is to provide Speed, Reliability, & Value.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Safety Officer and are responsible for the performance of delegated safety program functions. Work assignments may include work site or field safety inspections, conducting training in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined space procedures, Hazard Communications, CPR/First Aid, and other training as required. Incumbents must have well developed written and oral communication skills and knowledge of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Regulations. These positions must also have the ability to observe, analyze and make recommendations for the correction of safety hazards.

Essential Job Functions

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Performs the full range of safety inspections and trains line personnel in safety inspections of the department's major facilities, buildings, equipment, work practices, and work areas.
Participates in field and other inspections to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA standards such as ergonomics, confined space, respiratory protection, and asbestos.

Investigates accidents, inspects equipment involved, interviews witnesses, and prepares reports of findings to superiors and County Counsel, as necessary.

Analyzes departmental safety records, including Cal/OSHA logs, automotive accident reports and reports on industrial injuries and makes recommendations to improve worker safety.

Trains supervisors in accident prevention techniques, accident reporting, and first-aid procedures.

Distributes, receives, checks, processes, and transmits automotive and industrial accident reports in conformance with State and County rules and regulations.

Maintains and interprets automotive and industrial accident statistics.

Participates in various departmental or County safety or accident review committees.

Assists in the preparation and distribution of safety manuals, bulletins, posters, and articles.

Evaluates and, if necessary, recommends changes in safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment and other devices to meet Cal/OSHA regulations or other safety standards.

Maintains statistical records, writes reports, and prepares correspondence.

Assists in all aspects of departmental safety training sessions in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, ergonomics, radiation safety, asbestos, confined space, hazard communication, and other departmental safety training programs.

Coordinates and/or conducts and supervises work site and field monitoring inspections using air, sound, and other monitoring devices as needed.

Plans and conducts the department's driver evaluation and training program and other training programs.

Drives a motor vehicle to and from various locations while complying with all departmental driving policies.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option I:
Two years of experience as a Safety Assistant.*

-OR-

Option II:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college** with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field -and- one year of experience at the level of Safety Assistant* in the areas of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field. A Master's Degree from an accredited college** in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATION:
3 - Moderate: This class requires incumbent stand or walk most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience as and at the level of Safety Assistant within the County of Los Angeles is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department.***

** In order to receive credit for any college degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred and the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from application submission. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
More information is available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader) .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

* **Large department is defined as having a minimum 1,000 employees.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes an assessment evaluating your training and experience you list on the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Professional/Technical knowledge and experience in Safety.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates.

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Dlin@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Eligibility Information:
The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and added to the eligible register accordingly.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
SHIFT: Candidate(s) will be required to work a 5/40 work schedule.

How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted (if applicable). Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATIONS of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Fair Chance Initiative:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Have questions about anything listed above?

Contact us:
Exam Number: W3034H
Department Contact Name: Debbie Lin
Department Contact Email: dlin@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077]

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