Health and Safety Officer
Date Posted: 2/21/2025
Employer: East Bay Regional Park District
Salary Range: $128,606.40 - $172,348.80 Annually
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: 510-544-2154
Website: www.ebparks.org
Closing Date: 3/5/2025
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
• Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here (Download PDF reader) for details regarding additional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).
The Park District is currently recruiting for an experienced Health and Safety Officer. This position is located at the Park District’s Administrative Office, 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Reporting to the Risk Manager, the Health and Safety Officer is a single incumbent position responsible for providing expert advice, consultation and recommendations related to the occupational health and safety programs on behalf of management. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Risk Manager in that the latter has responsibility for the general oversight, operation and administration of the various programs and staff within the Risk Management Department. This classification is distinguished from the Health and Safety Coordinator in that it performs the most difficult and complex professional duties of the occupational health and safety programs. This classification provides lead direction and may supervise assigned staff.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Develops and manages the Park District’s safety program ensuring compliance with safety standards, laws and ordinances, as well as safe work techniques; manage and provide direction on the Park District’s comprehensive occupational health and safety program; oversees the Park District’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program; leads inspections of Park District facilities for compliance with occupational health and general safety standards and oversees hazard abatement; oversees the development and maintenance of necessary detailed records of inspections in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards and Park District policies; responds to emergency situations involving Park District property, vehicles and employees on behalf of management; leads the review, investigation, and response to incident reports and safety audits; performs analysis of the Park District’s loss exposure for liability claims and implements loss control strategies; represents the Park District in small court claims proceedings; acts as the Cal/OSHA liaison on behalf of the Park District; administers the Drug and Alcohol Policy for Non-Safety Sensitive Employees; acts as the Park District’s Infectious Disease Officer for non-Public Safety departments and coordinates with other Infectious Disease Officers to make recommendations on Park District response or action; manages the Department of Transportation program and requirements for commercial drivers; provides oversight and direction on all Cal/OSHA and other safety programs and trainings for employees including the process for periodic review; manages Cal/OSHA records maintenance and reporting requirements; makes presentations to the Park District Board and to Board Committees as necessary; may act as the Risk Manager when designated; and performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, public administration, occupational safety or related field;
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in industrial hygiene or safety, occupational health and safety, loss prevention, risk management, or a related field including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of: applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, procedures, and industry best practices relevant to safety and risk management programs, projects, and operations, including OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety and reporting; safety and accident reduction methods; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to occupational health and safety programs; principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations; Park District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; principles of supervision, and performance appraisal; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to: analyze and evaluate extensive data effectively and objectively; prepare oral and written reports and recommendations clearly, logically and concisely; exercise significant maturity, confidentiality and judgment; present persuasive arguments/recommendations; work independently; interact effectively under pressure; develop comprehensive plans from general instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan, lead and coordinate the work of others; interpret and apply various policies, procedures, rules and regulations, MOUs, and State and Federal laws; complete multi-faceted projects, activities and/or functions with good attention to detail; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.
• Must be able to pass a Level 1 background check.
• In addition to the regular work schedule, this position may be required to attend public hearings and other meetings which may be scheduled outside of normal work hours.
This position is not affiliated with a union and is considered part of the Management group and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e. is not eligible for overtime); in addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. The probationary period for this position is one year. This position is designated as “at-will” and serves at the pleasure of the General Manager.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:
1. A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
2. Completed supplemental questions
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.
Tentative Date of Onsite Examination:
Week of March 3, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.