ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
Job Description
Public Works will continue to provide administrative support, including finance, training, performance evaluation, communications, and IT for both departments. As part of the administrative support, Public Works is establishing a new Human Resources (HR) bureau that will provide HR services for both departments. The newly created Human Resources bureau will include an Environmental Health and Safety Section that will have oversight of all Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) programs for both the Public Works Department and the Sanitation and Streets Department (SAS).
Public Works is seeking a diligent thorough manager for the Environmental Health and Safety Section. The candidate must be able to lift, carry and use standard safety and health equipment, including respirators and personal protective equipment. Must be able to work around and with hazardous materials, physical agents, and biological agents. Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces such as tunnels, crawl spaces or sewers, and be able to work in hot and cold environments and elevated heights. Position must be able to commute to various worksites at all times of the day (in the event of a critical incident).
The Public Works Environmental Health and Safety Manager will perform the following essential duties:
3. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Substitution: A Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Engineering, Physical Science, Natural Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health/Management, Environmental Studies/Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year for year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).
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Qualifications
3. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Substitution: A Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Engineering, Physical Science, Natural Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health/Management, Environmental Studies/Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year for year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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COMPENSATION: $141,492 and $180,622 annually
VERIFICATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. 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. Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6065 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.