Job Title:	SAFETY TECHNICIAN I, ZONE 7
Closing Date/Time:	Mon. 11/30/09 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary:	$2,336.80 - $2,840.80 Biweekly $5,063.07 - $6,155.07 Monthly
Job Type:	Full-Time Regular
Location:	Alameda County, California

Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks and faxes are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.acgov.org/hrs. EXAMINATION DATE: January 13, 2010 Safety Technician I, Zone 7 is the sub-journey level class in this professional series. This class is distinguished from the next higher level one of Safety Technician II, Zone 7 in that the former is under supervision and incumbents are in training and learning the full scope of the assigned duties and responsibilities, while the latter is the journey level, independently performing the full scope of the duties and responsibilities of the position. As Safety Technician I experience and proficiency are gained, assignments become more difficult and independence of action is increased. Incumbents of the Safety Technician I, Zone 7 classification are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency in the level of work performed which will qualify them to promote to the higher level after four years of full time service. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Safety Technician I, Zone 7 is flexibly staffed to: Safety Technician II, Zone 7 -- $7,481.07 – Current Bi-weekly Maximum.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION: The equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in industrial safety, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), construction technology or a related field. EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience coordinating training, working with OSHA regulations and MSDS or safety-related experience that would enable an applicant to acquire the required knowledge and abilities. LICENSES: Possession of a valid state of California driver’s license. CERTIFICATES: Valid CPR Certification. Valid First Aid Certification. Valid Confined space entry training. Valid HAZWOP certification. OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions Works in both an office and field environment; travels from site to site; has exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, grease; works in water, in confined spaces, and on slippery and uneven surfaces; works with machinery. Physical Conditions Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate or heavy lifting; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; using hand and power tools and equipment; bending, twisting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder height.
Knowledge and Abilities:
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Common technical safety programs (e.g., confined space entry, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, HAZWOP). • Use of common safety equipment. • General safety practices, policies and procedures. • Principles and practices of training. • Work processes, equipment, and environmental conditions involved in construction and facility maintenance work, including standard protective devices and accident prevention measures. • The safe operation of tools and equipment used in industry. • Grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary. • Basic mathematics in order to make calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages and percentages. • Modern office procedures and equipment, including personal computers, and related word processing and spreadsheet software. • Principles of first aid and CPR. • Principles and practices of recordkeeping. Ability to: • Apply and explain a variety of safety laws and regulations. • Apply adult education principles. • Provide effective training. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Keep a variety of work records and prepare reports (e.g., training attendance, equipment status, hazardous material pickups, dosimeter assignment, and distribution of personal safety equipment). • Operate and maintain a variety of safety equipment and hand and power tools. • Operate a motor vehicle safely and in accordance with traffic laws and Agency policies. • Lift moderately to heavy objects.
Examination Components:
1. Review applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2. Screening of applications and supplemental questionnaires to further verify knowledge, skill or ability and select the best qualified candidate 3. An oral exam weighted at 100% of the final score. (The oral interview may include situational exercises.) Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination steps. FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE: Monique Hill Human Resources Analyst II monique.hill@acgov.org (510) 208-4841