Job Description

Salary : $89,960.00 - $136,656.00 Annually

Location : Santee, CA

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Employee

Job Number: 2024-00020

Department: Human Resources

Division: Safety and Risk

Opening Date: 09/03/2024

Closing Date: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Padre Dam Municipal Water District and the East County JPA are looking for a talented safety professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Under the general supervision of the Safety and Risk Manager, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, management, coordination, administration and compliance of the occupational health, safety, emergency preparedness and hazard/risk management programs and activities; inspects and monitors workplace for exposure to potential health and safety hazards; coordinates, plans, develops and conducts specialized safety and health education programs; ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state, and federal regulations; reviews and updates all OSHA related programs and policies as necessary; conducts safety inspections and responds to complaints of safety hazards; interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures, assisting in any projects related to facilities upgrades; implementing emergency response actions, and any other duties as assigned for the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and Padre Dam Municipal Water District (Padre Dam or District).

This position is a Monday-Friday Position with the hours being 8am - 5pm with an hour lunch. Remote work (2 days a week) is available after one year of employment. 75% of the time, the ideal candidate will be working for the AWP Treatment Plan and the remaining 25% of time will be spent assisting the Safety & Risk Manager at Padre Dam.
This is NOT an entry level position.

Essential Duties

1. Develops, implements, oversees, coordinates, administers, and promotes the JPA's occupational health, safety, and hazard/risk/loss control management programs; oversees, monitors and evaluates the JPA's occupational health and safety management programs to ensure compliance with CAL OSHA and related safety and health regulations.
2. Evaluates working conditions and operational practices and inspects JPA facilities and equipment to identify occupational health and safety hazards and other violations; follows-up with relevant Supervisors regarding the timely correction of noted violations.
3. Identifies, reports and provides solutions to management regarding employee occupational health, safety, and hazard/risk/loss control management programs and regulatory compliances.
4. Performs, coordinates, facilitates, and conducts all occupational health, safety, and related trainings. Coordinates Annual FIT Testing for AWP respirators and Respiratory Clearance Medical Exams for AWP staff who wear respirators.
5. Assists in the development and revision of Emergency Operations plans for the East County AWP as required. Oversight of AWP Automated External Defibrillator Maintenance & Inspection.
6. Performs investigations of all accidents and incidents independently and in coordination with other regulatory agencies as required.
7. In coordination with the appropriate administrator, prepares and recommends budgets for safety-related equipment; advises on the development of specifications for the purchase of safety materials and safety-related equipment, periodically checks the operation and use of equipment to ensure performance and conformance with JPA/District standards.
8. Assists Safety & Risk Manager in conducting job hazard analyses and works with employees to correct safety violations and hazards. Works collaboratively on all Management of Change Processes.
9. Administers a hazardous materials program including waste minimization procedures; reviews chemicals used by the JPA; in conjunction with Operations and Maintenance teams, coordinates the first responder clean-up for hazardous waste spills/incidents; provides technical guidance in the clean-up and removal of hazardous materials/waste.
10. Ensures that hazardous waste and surplus chemicals are disposed of in compliance with local and state regulations; prepares waste regulatory reports.
11. Administers and ensures OSHA and Cal ARP compliance with the JPA's Risk Management Plan for chemical storage and responses to accidental spills of regulated substances.
12. Advises management on technical and administrative matters related to occupational health, safety, and risk/loss management programs. Ensures Risk Management Plan is in compliance at all times.
13. Coordinates with Laboratory Supervisor to ensure compliance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories and developing and maintaining the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
14. Oversees safety training and mandated training programs in compliance with local, state and federal laws. This includes quarterly confined space training and HAZWOPER training.
15. Oversees testing and certification requirements for industrial lifting equipment.
16. Responds, investigates, and identifies all employee occupational health and safety complaints and hazard reporting; reports safety issues to Human Resources.
17. Collaborates with management to review accidents, hazard complaints, incidents reports, injuries and near misses and investigates causes; identifies areas of high injury and accident ratings and develops safety programs to address them.
18. In coordination with the appropriate administrator, oversees and manages loss control/safety, safety data sheet (SDS) and safety training database vendors, reconciles invoices and initiates payments for contracted services rendered.
19. Administers and oversees Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and National Fire Protection Association 70 safety programs in accordance with regulatory requirements. Manages small quantity generator to large generator complexities.
20. Coordinates regular Safety, Fire and Emergency Drills Annually for the Facility.
21. Coordinates with the Safety & Risk Manager, AWP Operations Supervisor, AWP Maintenance Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor and Engineering and Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with safety, emergency preparedness and hazard/risk/loss control management programs, activities and associated training.
22. Participates in department, project and construction meetings to review designs and activities associated with JPA/District facilities and projects; attends conferences, trainings and seminars to keep abreast of industry practices, trends, health, safety, loss control legislative and regulatory changes; evaluates implications for JPA/District policies, programs and operations and recommends changes to ensure compliance. This includes Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center, Water Utility Safety Managers Association, Water Agency Emergency Collaborative, InfraGard and Public Agency Risk Management Association meetings.
23. Manages Cal-OSHA and Cal-ARP inspections and follow-up activity required.
24. Assists Safety & Risk Manager with WC, GL & Property Claims, Annual hearing exams for employees, annual insurance renewals, 1st and 3rd party claims handling, workers compensation claim handling, ADA Transition Plan Maintenance and FEMA & Cal-OES Grant Applications.
25. Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing

Knowledge of:

1. Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an occupational health, safety and loss control management program.
2. Principles and practices of occupational health, safety, and loss control management.
3. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of training.
4. Methods and techniques of accident reporting and investigations.
5. Principles and practices of program development and administration.
6. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
7. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations relating to occupational health, safety, and loss control management.
8. Machine shop operation and safety;
9. Maintenance procedures and safety;
10. Hoisting equipment operation and safety;
11. Record keeping techniques;
12. Chemical handling and spill prevention, control and response;

Skills/Abilities:

1. Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive occupational health, safety, and loss control management program;
2. Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions;
3. Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, clear oral and written reports;
4. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions implement recommendations in support of goals;
5. Managing multiple tasks and responsibilities;
6. Administering contracts;
7. Understand, interpret, and apply applicable District and JPA policies, procedures and operational standards related to maintenance and machine shop operations and safety;
8. Safely operate various gas, diesel and electric powered vehicles;
9. Safe and proper operation of various types of hoist equipment, hand and power tools, gas and electric cutting and welding equipment, precision measuring devices, test meters, and gauges;
10. Using computers and related software applications;
11. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training/Experience Required:

1. High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.);
2. Bachelor's Degree in science, industrial hygiene, safety engineering, chemistry, toxicology, engineering or a closely related field plus 1-2 years of experience administering occupational health and safety programs; or and equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Licensing Requirements:

1. Possession of a Valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information


As part of the East County Advanced Water Purification Project (ECAWP), Padre Dam is entering into an Administrative and Operating Services Agreement (Agreement) with the East County CAWP Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Padre Dam, as the contracted Administrator and Operator, will provide management, administrative, operations, maintenance and similar or related services for JPA owned ECAWPAWP facilities. The Administrator and Operator functions will require Padre Dam to hire additional personnel for the development period of the project, or until the Agreement to provide those services is otherwise terminated or not extended. Once the Agreement is terminated or expires, Padre Dam will no longer need the additional personnel and will no longer have the funding to support additional personnel. ECAWP Project Funded Employees will be specifically hired as employees for the duration of time that the District is providing Administrative and Operating Services, but those employees may perform any work for the District within their employment classification, not just work under the Agreement. ECAWP Project Funded Employees will be provided the same rights and benefits as other Permanent Padre Dam Employees, and be hired into the same classifications with the same salaries, except with respect to termination of employment if Padre Dam ceases to provide Administrator or Operator services to ECAWP. The current Agreement is for a period of approximately ten years. External applicants will be considered contract employees.

If you are selected to move forward in the process, you may be invited to an interview in mid-October.

Health Insurance:
Employees have three plans from which to choose. Two HMO plans are 100% paid by Padre Dam for the employee and 90% for all eligible dependents; one PPO plan is partially paid by Padre Dam. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire. The Employee has option to waive coverage and receive 50% of Padre Dam's cost savings as cash compensation. In order to waive benefits, you must show proof of other ACA eligible coverage.


Dental Insurance:
Padre Dam pays the total premium costs for the employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire.


Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and their dependents have access to confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice.


Flexible Spending Accounts:
Padre Dam employees may elect annually to set aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by health insurance and dependent care expenses.


Life Insurance:
Employee Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided at 1½ times annual salary with a maximum benefit of $250,000. Dependent coverage of $5,000 is also provided. Total premium costs are paid by Padre Dam for the employee and all eligible dependents.


Short & Long Term Disability:
Padre Dam provides Short & Long Term Disability for the employee at 66 2/3% of monthly gross income. The Short Term Disability benefit is payable after 31 days and the Long Term Disability benefit becomes payable after the 91st day if there is a qualified disability.

Voluntary Benefits :
Employees have access to additional voluntary benefits such as Aflac critical illness, Pet Insurance and Identity Theft protection. Employees are responsible for the entire cost of premiums of these plans.


Vacation:
New employees accrue 12 days per year for 1 to 4 years of service. Additional days are earned with additional years of service.


Sick Leave:
All employees accrue 12 days per year. Employees who accumulate and maintain a sick leave bank in excess of 240 hours may, on an annual basis, sell back up to 40 hours of unused accrual hours.

Holidays:
Employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement:
Membership is compulsory in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Benefit formula for new CalPERS members is 2% @ age 62. Benefit formula for classic CalPERS members is 2.5@ age 55.

Social Security/Medicare :
Employees are covered under provisions of Federal Social Security and Medicare.


Deferred Comp Plan:
An optional deferred income plan is available which allows current income to be set aside as supplemental retirement savings.

Salary Adjustments (2022-2027):
Padre Dam provides an annual Cost of Living Adjustment of 3.25% on the first pay period of each fiscal year. In addition, Padre Dam offers a pay for performance merit system. Annually, on the anniversary date of the employee, an evaluation will be done that may include an increase in salary in alignment with performance.


Tuition Reimbursement :
After the probationary period, employees may apply for tuition reimbursement benefits.


Workforce Partnership (Pipeline) :
Padre Dam MWD encourages broad based participation in the organization's decision making process. Employees are encouraged to participate, voice opinions, share ideas and give feedback and collaborate.


This brief summary of benefits is provided for informational purposes only. This summary is intended to be accurate but it's not an official plan document and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contact. This summary does not alter or amend any provisions of the District's Standard Practices & Policies or any Memorandum of Understanding between the associations. Should you have any questions in regards to this summary, please contact the Human Resources department at 619-258-4656.

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Applicant Acknowledgement: Padre Dam's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application. As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you. 2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process. 3. It is your responsibility to read all Padre Dam emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you experience technical difficulties please contact NEOGOV Customer Support at (877)204-4442. Please be aware that Padre Dam's recruitment deadline is firm and we will not accept applications after the deadline has passed.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. This is our first impression of you so please answer the questions so that we can get to know you. An incomplete application or referencing your application in lieu of answering any of the supplemental questions will be cause for disqualification from the recruitment process. Changes can not be made to your application once it's submitted so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the above.
• I do not agree and am not really interested in this role.

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

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Please indicate the level of Safety Related Certifications that you currently hold.

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• American Water Works Certifications (AWWA)
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist
• No Safety Certifications

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Please indicate your experience administering occupational health and safety programs.

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years Experience
• 3-4 Years Experience
• 4+ Years Experience

06


Please review the job posting. Pay special attention to the Essential Duties of the position. What specific duty are you most skilled at and why?

07


Tell us about a time when you made a safety suggestion that improved a process for your co-workers, department, or the company? What was the suggestion? And what was the outcome?

Required Question

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