LDA Safety And Health Specialist Sr.

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$83,763.90 - $128,373.25 Annual

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM
)

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of applications on Tuesday, August 27th 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay as this position may close at any time after the first review date.

• This is a Limited Duration Assignment; Limited Duration may last up to two (2) years but can end at any time.

OVERVIEW

You portray strong leadership, organization and project management skills of occupational safety and health. You are comfortable engaging diverse stakeholders from front-line staff to executive leadership. You have a proven record of success of meeting target goals by leading with outstanding communication skills, ability to collaborate, and maintaining effective relationships across multiple backgrounds, perceptive and cultures. You embrace leading with racial equity in all organizational processes and procedures. You remain committed to safety, trust and belonging. If this sounds like you and you are ready for your next challenge, then read on!

The Department of County Management (DCM) is seeking a well versed Safety and Health Specialist Sr. to join the Risk Management leadership team to provide advanced professional and technical support in the field of risk management. As a member of the Risk Management Safety and Health team, this position will provide loss control and provide a specialized work focus on safety program development and training to support County Departments and Risk Management objectives. The primary area of responsibility includes employee safety and loss prevention during and planning for temporary inclement weather sheltering and emergency management activations.

Responsibilities:

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or job description

• Act as the Safety Unit Lead and monitor incident operations and advise incident commander or Unified Command on matter relating to operational and personnel safety

• Develops training materials and safety manuals for specific hazards associated with employee temporary assignments at the Disaster Resource Center (DRC) locations.

• Creates safety training curriculum and facilitate training sessions; this includes training the trainer

• Interprets complex policies and procedures and governmental regulations

• Acts as the Risk Management technical expert for implementation of operational level safety systems for different DRC programs and supporting operations

• Exercises initiative and leadership in achieving consensus among stakeholders on varied and complex issues.

• Acts as a subject matter expertise, consulting on and responding to inquiries from management and employees, interpreting and applying human resources and/or risk policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and OSHA regulations

• Develops and delivers training to County management and employee on relevant loss prevention program, policies and procedures

• Partners with Central and Departmental training staff to verify Safety training Curriculum meets Oregon OSHA requirements and evaluate program for effectiveness

• Makes recommendations to management and coordinators on improvements and enhancements

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the loss prevention program and makes recommended revisions to improve outcomes;

• In collaboration with other safety professionals, establishes countywide guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel rules.

• Assesses the ongoing need of a DRC Occupational Safety & Health position and makes recommendations to management as to ongoing position expectations and funding strategies.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Risk Management , Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field. (In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of related experience)

• Three (3) years in the field of Occupational Safety & Health.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Added experience in Emergency Management Operations

• Experience or knowledge in National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• Experience in Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)

• Experience in Safety Training Development and presentation experience

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING and EVALUATION:

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items.

1. A completed online application

2. A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities

3. A Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

• • Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

Internal Applicants: Internal applicants must apply in Workday. Internal applicants who apply via the external site will not be considered.

• Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: employee launch guide) and to the "Career" section of your profile.

• To complete an application, be sure to complete all sections of your career profile: include Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.

• Please note that you will only be able to submit one application (duplicate or revised applications will not be accepted).

• After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans' Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline. Your application is not complete until you do this step.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position: This is a salary, non-represented position that is not eligible for overtime.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the County cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

The home-site work location for this position is Multnomah Building:

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214. Other locations may be in the community at other County Departments as this position will be required to be on-site, wherever needed, and during non activation time, will need to be available for meetings and table-top exercises and planning.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; There may be some flexibility with start and end times.

Essential: This position is designated as essential personnel and requires working during many types of emergency situations, including severe inclement weather. This may require irregular work hours and work at locations other than the primary work location.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Sita Khalsa

Email:

sita.khalsa@multco.us

Phone:

+ 1 (503) 3075525

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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