SAFETY ASSISTANT Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4730395) Apply  SAFETY ASSISTANT Salary $64,308.00 - $82,080.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number W3033H Department INTERNAL SERVICES Opening Date 03/05/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W3033H When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on March 6, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! + Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. + Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. + Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. + Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits + Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits + 5/40 work schedule (telework - where appropriate) + 13 paid holidays per year Click here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting. ISD's commitment is to provide Speed, Reliability, and Value. THE OPPORTUNITY: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Safety Officer and are responsible for the performance of delegated safety program functions. Work assignments may include work site or field safety inspections, conducting training in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined space procedures, Hazard Communications, CPR/First Aid, and other training as required. Incumbents must have well developed written and oral communication skills and knowledge of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Regulations. These positions must also have the ability to observe, analyze and make recommendations for the correction of safety hazards. Essential Job Functions WHAT YOU WILL DO: Ensures that the Department's safety program is in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, procedures, and Departmental Safety Directives. Conducts regulatory and agency research in order to assist in the development of departmental safety directives, standards, and instructions. Assists field supervisors in developing workplace safety procedures and makes recommendations for the correction of unsafe conditions and practices. Conducts field inspections to ensure that workplace safety practices are in place, to monitor the condition of equipment, and to assist in training staff on the correct usage of commonly used personal protective equipment. Investigates and prepares reports on industrial and automotive accidents and makes recommendations for their prevention. Assists in conducting industrial, automotive, and other safety training programs necessary to protect employee health and safety. Assists in the planning and implementation of the Department's Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP). Evaluates and/or monitors the ability of employees to operate motor vehicles safely. In the absence of the Safety Officer, represents the Department at meetings conducted by the County and other agencies including California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) hearings. Assists in conducting training sessions in Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Asbestos, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, ergonomics, lead, indoor air quality, and other Departmental Safety Training Programs as needed. Under the direction of a Safety Officer, conducts work site and field monitoring inspections using air, sound, and other monitoring devices as needed. Assists in maintaining and verifying statistical records, writing reports utilizing spreadsheet and database software and preparing correspondence. Drives a vehicle to and from work sites, meetings, and training locations. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field. One year of responsible safety program experience** will be accepted for each year of college training up to a maximum of two years of the required education. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. PHYSICAL EXPECTATION: 3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred and the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing orwithin five (5) calendar daysfrom application submission. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader) and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf) (Download PDF reader). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. **Responsible safety program experiencerefers to the role or responsibility of designing, managing, implementing, and/or evaluating safety management systems aimed at prevention. This requires a solid understanding of safety concepts and methodologies. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes an assessment evaluating your training and experience you list on the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: professional/technical knowledge and experience in safety. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add asrey@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Eligibility Information: The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and added to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsificationof any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number:W3033H Department Contact Name:Amy Srey Department Contact Phone:(323) 391-8335 Department Contact Email:asrey@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077] COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add asrey@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of your email subscription settings, you may always check for notifications by logging into www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. + I understand and agree to the information above. 02 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 03 Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field? + Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field. + No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree in the specialized fields noted above. 04 One year of responsible safety program experiencewill be accepted for each year of college training up to a maximum of two years of the required education. Responsible safety program experience refers to the role or responsibility of designing, managing, implementing, and/or evaluating safety management systems aimed at prevention. This requires a solid understanding of safety concepts and methodologies. How many years of responsible safety program experience do you possess? + I do not have this experience + Less than one year + One to two years + Two years or more 05 If you answered "yes" to question #3, in order to receive credit for any type of college degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with the Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or email to asrey@isd.lacounty.govwithin five (5) calendar daysfrom application submission. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Please submit documentation to asrey@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name, and the exam number (W3033H). Do you understand the above information and instructions? + I understand the above information and instructions. 06 General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related to having acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Safety Assistant position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following areas:: • Your experience with workplace safety programs. • Your experience with hazard identification and control. • Your experience with hazard communication. • Your experience with ergonomics. In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Additionally, applicants may submit verification documents within five (5) calendar days from the time of filing the application for questions requiring proof of completion of certifications and/or trainings. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. + I understand the above information and instructions. 07 Please indicate which of the below describes your experience with safety programs. Select all that apply. If you do not possess the experience, select N/A. + Familiar with and understand requirements for, purpose of, and administration of common workplace safety programs, but have not applied principles, concepts, and interpretations to real life situations. + Developed, reviewed, and/or updated common workplace safety programs. + Conducted safety audits, inspections, investigations, and/or assessments/analysis for program evaluation and compliance. + N/A 08 Please list and describe your experience with safety programs. IncludeALLof the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities based on your selection(s) above. If you do not possess this work experience, please indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 09 Please indicate which of the below describes your experience with hazard identification and control. Select all that apply. If you do not possess the experience, select N/A. + Familiar with common workplace hazards, hierarchy of control, and risk analysis/assessment, but have not applied hazard identification methods, evaluation, and control to real life situations. + Conducted investigations, inspections, and/or hazard assessments. + Developed reports and corrective actions. + N/A 10 Please list and describe your experience with hazard identification and control. IncludeALLof the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities based on your selection(s) above. If you do not possess this work experience, please indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 11 Please indicate which of the below describes your experience with hazard communication. Select all that apply. If you do not possess the experience, select N/A. + Familiar with program requirements and application but have not evaluated or applied to real life situation for compliance and implementation. + Utilized information in Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels to provide guidance on program compliance and implement corrective actions. + Conducted audits, investigations, inspections, and/or assessments with respect to hazard communication program components. + N/A 12 Please list and describe your experience with hazard communication. IncludeALLof the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities based on your selection(s) above. If you do not possess this work experience, please indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 13 Please indicate which of the below describes your experience with ergonomics. Select all that apply. If you do not possess the experience, select N/A. + Familiar with risk factors and controls but have not conducted evaluations/assessments and applied controls to real life situations. + Conducted evaluations/assessments, implemented controls, and advised in corrective actions. + Managed/administered ergonomic program, researched/evaluated equipment, and trained employees on ergonomics. + N/A 14 Please list and describe your experience with ergonomics. IncludeALLof the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities based on your selection(s) above. If you do not possess this work experience, please indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 15 Certification Statement: By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment. + I understand the above information and instructions. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email