Safety Officer

Team RC embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our employees represent our values best and strive to be on the cutting edge of diversity, inclusion, and technology.

When you work for Team RC, you are getting more than a job; you are getting a career and a supportive community that will help you develop both professionally and personally. You will work in an environment that celebrates your accomplishments and appreciates your failures. A team where work/life integration is championed, as well as the reward of seeing your unique contributions have a positive impact on the citizens of our world-class community, Rancho Cucamonga.

The Human Resources Department recognizes that our employees are our most valued asset. We work collaboratively with departments to recruit, develop and engage a high-quality workforce that supports and fosters a dynamic, customer-oriented, and safe environment for our Team RC members.

Being forward-thinking, we look for ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes for optimal success. The Risk Management Division falls under the Human Resources Department. The Risk Division partners with the city and Fire District to create a safe environment for all our Team RC employees. From workers' compensation, public liability, general insurance, City and special event insurance, contracts, and safety awareness and training, including compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and employee wellness programs.

When you join the Risk Division, you are saying yes to creating a safe environment where our employees can thrive and be their best selves.

• You have a passion for people and connecting them to resources.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy creating and managing working relationships across departments.
• You are detail-oriented and organized.
• You excel in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities.
• Safety is your number one concern.
• You thrive when using your creative muscles.
• You have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• You enjoy staying up to date on new laws regarding workplace safety.
• You have a passion for wellness programs that help others be their best self.

• Strategizing with the Risk Manager to develop city-wide safety and injury prevention programs.
• Developing city-wide safety policies, including the Injury Illness Prevention Program.
• Performing pop-up worksite safety inspections.
• Developing, designing, and presenting safety and training programs in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) law or other related industry requirements.
• Responding to OSHA complaints and/or violations.
• Collaborating with departments to ensure mandatory training is completed in a timely manner.
• Monitoring employee driving records through the DMV pull program (A-Check Global) and providing appropriate follow-up to the departments.
• Conducting accident investigations and inspecting accident scenes to determine cause, effect, liability, and prevention methods; preparing and reviewing accident reports.
• Managing and tracking mandatory trainings in NEOGOV, and Vector Solutions.
• Participating in the planning and execution of popular special events for Team RC.

For more detailed information on this position, please visit the job description
. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

• Final date to receive applications:
  Open Until Filled
• First Round Application Screening completed by Monday, March 6, 2023
• Tentative Panel Interview:
  Week of March 20th
• Tentative Department Interview: TBD
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Monday, April 24, 2023

To learn more about additional Team RC perks, please visit the benefits tab located at the top of the flyer – please note that some perks may not be available for certain positions and may require approval.

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of safety and training program development, implementation and administration;
Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards for employee health and safety; practices and methods for developing and administering a comprehensive safety program; accident prevention and investigation programs, including safety inspection practices and procedures; techniques to identify unsafe conditions and make appropriate recommendations for corrections; methods and practices for conducting accident and workplace safety audits and investigations;
Citywide safety programs and safety practices;
City and Department operations and associated safety issues; research methods and statistical analysis techniques; practices and methods in designing training programs; project administration; office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to effectively design, develop, implement and administer…