Occupational Health and Safety Specialist II

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.  

There is currently 1 openingfor Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

JOB SUMMARY

As an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining Metropolitan’s Health and Safety (H&S) Programs. You will assist in reviewing and updating current H&S Programs and ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements and/or industry best practices. The position’s primary focus will be to assist in the development and implementation of Industrial Hygiene and Shop Safety programs. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide guidance related to lead, asbestos, machine guarding, tool safety, and other relevant programs.

What You’ll Do 

• Assist in reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing work environments and participates in developing programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury or illness caused by workplace hazards.
• Assist with developing and implementing health and safety programs. May provide guidance to employees and communicates roles and responsibilities based on health and safety standards. May serve as liaison between Metropolitan and regulatory agencies, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Assist with developing and providing training to support H&S programs.
• Assist with conducting inspections and investigating incidents to identify causes and determine preventative measures.
• Maintain required documentation (e.g., inspection checklists, incident investigations) and collect data related to on-the-job injuries and illnesses.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II

Schedule: 9/80 Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Occupational Health and Safety Specialist I classification.

Relevant/Related Experience is defined as:

• Industrial Hygiene Programs - providing guidance on requirements related to lead, asbestos, indoor air quality, and aerosol transmissions.
• Permits - providing guidance on programs related to elevators and pressure vessels.
• Shop Safety - providing guidance related to machine guarding, tool safety, compressed gasses, and other relevant programs.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

CLOSING

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. 
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. 
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Training and advancement opportunities 
• Excellent working environment 

• On-site fitness center

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).