Grow your occupational health and safety career with the County of Sonoma.
Starting salary up to $72.44/hour ($151,190/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.
Join Our Team
The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 32 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,700+ positions. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
As an integral part of the County HR team, the County Safety Manager leads a team of two professional and one technical support staff in the coordination of a broad range of diverse county-wide Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) and loss prevention programs and initiatives such as Construction Safety, Driver's Safety, Emergency Action Planning, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication, and Injury and Illness Prevention. The team provides consultation and training, working closely with agencies, departments, and special districts to develop and maintain operation-specific safety programs.
What You Bring
As our ideal candidate, you can adapt to changing environments and the organizational styles of a wide variety of clients, inviting them into collaborative conversations that work to improve workplace OHS. You are extremely familiar with current OHS practices and programs, especially Cal-OSHA regulations and compliance guidance. You also bring to this position your solid risk management skills and:
- Ability to verbally and in writing explain complicated regulations and interpret them into appropriate safety programs
- Multiple years of experience managing a broad range of OHS programs and implementing sustainable safety management systems
- Sound judgment, and ability to assess risk and make recommendations on complex and sensitive issues, situations, and systems
- Effective communication and presentation skills, in order to influence diverse groups of stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment that requires frequent shifting of competing priorities
- Ability to "think on one's feet", problem-solve, and assess risk using limited information
*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331.
The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 11/18/24
