SAFETY ASSISTANT SAFETY ASSISTANT Salary $4,399.55 - $5,465.91 Monthly Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Department PUBLIC WORKS Job Number C3033P * Description * Benefits Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER C3033P APPLICATION FILING DATES Beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST), until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. ONLINE FILING ONLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Essential Job Functions A Safety Assistant is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: assists in developing safety directives, safe working procedures and instructions; assists in ensuring the Department's safety program is in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and procedures; assists supervisors in making recommendations for correction of unsafe work conditions or practices; conducts field inspections to ensure safe work practices are followed, monitors the safe condition of equipment and corrects the use of personal protective equipment; conducts field inspections to identify potential exposure to hazardous substances such as asbestos or lead requiring the use of a respirator or other personal protection devices; investigates and prepares reports on industrial and vehicle/equipment incidents and makes recommendations for their prevention; assists in conducting and coordinating safety training programs as necessary to protect employee health and safety; assists with all aspects of planning and implementation of the Departmental Illness and Injury Prevention Program; uses computerized systems to assist in maintaining statistical records, writing reports and preparing correspondence; and in the absence of the Safety Officer, represents the Department at meetings conducted by the County and other agencies including California Occupational Safety Administration (Cal/OSHA) hearings. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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 or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class III- Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicants must submit a legible copy of their college or university diploma or transcript, which includes the date of graduation, degree major, and degree level awarded with the application within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application filing; however, an official copy of the diploma or transcript will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without required diploma or transcript will be rejected as incomplete. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an interview covering education, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U. S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination 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 eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingering. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. IMPORTANT NOTES: * Please note that ALLinformation included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. * FALSIFICATIONof any information may result in DISQUALIFICATIONor RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works, Risk Management Office. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process or selection process. ONLINE FILING ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. online by clicking on the green "" button at the top of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to naparici@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the e-mail. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Norma Aparicio Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: naparici@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Agency County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov