Safety Officer Construction Management Bureau - SFPUC

The Construction Management Bureau (CMB) is a part of the SFPUC's Infrastructure Division and is dedicated to delivering the construction phase services of the agency's Capital Improvement Programs. CMB strives to deliver excellent construction support and construction management solutions to SFPUC Enterprises and SFPUC Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects by implementing consistent construction standards with superior safety performance, and defining roles, responsibilities, policies and procedures. The Bureau is comprised of engineers, inspectors, safety professionals, construction professionals and construction contract administration experts and administrative professionals.

Under the direction of the Manager of SFPUC Infrastructure's Construction Management Bureau (CMB), the 5177 Safety Officer plans, manages, assigns, and directs a comprehensive health and safety program for the CMB, which includes elements of construction site, occupational, operational and/or industrial safety and loss control. This position will be responsible for evaluating and reviewing the suitability of contractor submitted Health and Safety Plans (HASPs); evaluating Occupational Safety programs; analyzing injuries and costs to target injury prevention programs; monitoring compliance with Cal/OSHA and other agency regulations; advising management on cost containment and injury prevention strategies; developing and revising safety procedures and training; evaluating and selecting personal protective equipment; developing or monitoring reports for Cal/OSHA, CMB management and other regulatory agencies; and providing safety training, technical information and advice to managers, supervisors and employees.

The essential duties of the position includes, but not limited to:

1. Participates in the investigation of accidents along with operating and management personnel to determine causes of accidents; recommends appropriate corrective action; prepares reports of investigations for management, legislative bodies, and industrial safety agencies.
2. Monitors, evaluates, and ensures the work of construction contractors in compliance with approved Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
3. Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommends modifications to comply with legal requirements. Develops, maintains, and revises safety policies and procedures.
4. Analyzes injuries and advises management on cost containment and injury prevention strategies; minimizes Workers' Compensation costs and reduce liability.
5. Reports safety and traffic hazards, and debris to contractors for corrective actions.
6. Monitors the excavation, loading and off-haul of hazardous materials from construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to hazmat.
7. Develops and conducts safety training programs, provides technical information and advice to managers, supervisors and employees.
8. Collects and analyzes occupational safety and health data to identify trends, develops and recommends corrective actions. Prepares reports for Cal/OSHA, CMB management and other regulatory agencies.
9. Supervises, evaluates, and trains subordinate staff.
10. Drives to various work locations to conduct site inspections, evaluations, and investigations; conduct trainings and participate in meetings.

The 5177 Safety Officer is required to perform other related duties as assigned. Note: This position may require traveling to all SFPUC facilities to perform duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of Masters Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND

2. Four (4) years of professional industrial or occupational safety experience, which must include work safety assessments, engineering design review, accident investigation, safety program development and safety management AND

3. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals AND

4. Possession of current valid California Driver License AND

5. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator and the ability to climb ladders, bend, squat and crawl in tight spaces to safely access work sites. Note: A medical examination and the probationary period will be used to evaluate this qualification. Substitutions:

A. Combination of a baccalaureate degree in one of disciplines specified in MQ #1 and six years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.

B. Combination of baccalaureate or graduate degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences from an accredited college or university and seven years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.

C. Combination of any baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for qualifications #1 and #2.

D. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the certification MQ #3.

E. A graduate degree as described in MQ #1 and six years of experience as described in MQ #2, without a CSP, is qualifying.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Two years of supervisory experience managing a team of safety professionals.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Experience managing occupational health and safety programs related to water, power, wastewater, or other infrastructure facilities.
• Experience as a safety professional in construction industry.

Verification of Experience and/or Education: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

• Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Examination (Weight:100%): Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire Examination via electronic mail after the closing of the application filing period. The Supplemental Questionnaire Examination is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas required for the position which may include, but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of occupational safety and health and Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of California occupational injury and workers' compensation reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to plan, revise and carry out a comprehensive program in occupational and industrial safety including personnel training, inspection, and correction of unsafe conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers in carrying out safety programs and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including preparing clear and concise reports.
• Ability to conduct investigation and analyze information to determine the root cause of accidents.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and document manuals, and policies and procedures.
• Skill to analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations.

Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination. Those who do not respond by the established deadline will not be eligible to continue in the examination process and will not be added to eligibility list resulting from this process. All applicants' responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination are subject to verification.

A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the