Risk Control Officer

Apply by5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21st, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

The Department of Risk Managementis recruiting for a Risk Control Officerto supervise the activities of the Risk Control Section. The Risk Control Officer is responsible for planning and directing the County-wide program of accident prevention, safety education, and loss control.

The Risk Control Officer is charged with protecting County assets, conducting inquiries into accidents involving County equipment and facilities, and promoting risk management and safety programs. Duties include developing and implementing a program of safety and loss prevention for the County; reviewing policies and practices; ensuring compliance with all applicable safety codes and standards; coordinating activities with applicable County offices; determining safety and risk control training needs and developing the safety and risk management education program; supervising and/or conducting the instruction of training classes and presentations; and explaining and interpreting policy and procedures.

For more detailed information, refer to the

Risk Control Officer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Modified Benefit Option:As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for eligible Teamsters classifications, refer to the MBO - Teamsters (BbOU).

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required.

Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship:Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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Experience: Three (3) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in occupational health and safety.Duties must include administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, identifying and assessing risk exposures, and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.

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Option 2:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter units) of completed college coursework from an accredited institution. (Transcripts MUST be attached or the application will be disqualified.)

• AND-

Experience: Five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in occupational health and safety.Duties must include administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, identifying and assessing risk exposures, and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

EXPERIENCE: General loss prevention experience (e.g., Retail Loss Prevention, Security Staff) is notconsidered qualifying experience. Qualifying experience mustbe specific to the identification, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, safety, and illness/injury prevention.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience as a lead worker, supervisor, or trainer in the public sector and designations from of one of the following is highly desirable: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).