California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

California Academy of Sciences · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$85kDetected 36 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationResearchCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

  • About the California Academy of Sciences The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
  • Our extensive collections span plants, animals, fossils, and cultural artifacts from across the globe and throughout history.
  • Whether you're working behind the scenes in research or engaging the public on the museum floor, your work will help connect people to the natural world and empower them to protect it.

Responsibilities

  • track safety data, identify trends, develop methods to predict hazards, evaluate the probability and severity of incidents and recommend corrective and preventative actions
  • Investigate safety incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses; track safety data, identify trends, develop methods to predict hazards, evaluate the probability and severity of incidents and recommend corrective and preventative actions

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to locate and interpret relevant safety regulations.
  • Strong track record of managing complex projects with diverse teams, tight deadlines, set budgets.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials management, hazardous waste regulations, environmental compliance programs, and emergency response procedures.
  • Strong computer skills: Google suite, Windows, Microsoft Office and the ability to to learn other online tools as needed.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
  • A successful candidate will have the following:

Skills

  • Excellent time and project management skills.
  • Working knowledge of incident investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
  • Ability to follow supervisor's instructions and ask for direction and assistance when necessary.
  • Google suite, Windows, Microsoft Office and the ability to to learn other online tools as needed.
  • Ability to write correspondence, reports, policies and protocols related to safety topics.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and via teleconferencing with a diverse workforce and external stakeholders..
  • Physical Environment:
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • This position is required to work hours as the project demands, including early hours, evenings, weekends and overtime as needed.
  • Compensation and

Compensation

  • Identifies institutional and material resources needed to accomplish program management objectives. Develops and presents annual budgetary requirements for assigned program operations.
  • The salary range for this position is $60,000.00- $85,000.00.
  • Develops and presents annual budgetary requirements for assigned program operations.

Benefits

  • Actual compensation will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications and aligned with the internal peer group.
  • The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked.
  • In health and safety matters, acts as the primary assistant to the Academy's head of health, safety and risk management
  • Serves as a health & safety subject matter expert for the Health & Safety Committee, Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Pest Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Security Department.
  • Act as management's representative in negotiations with the labor union in matters concerning occupational health and safety.
  • Provide coordination, support, and ensure documentation for all required health & safety meetings, trainings, assessments, certifications, permits, licenses, exposure tests, and equipment
  • Provide guidance and assistance to Academy Health and Safety Monitors and Hazardous Materials Monitors
  • Lead or assist with internal and external safety inspections necessary to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal occupational health and hazardous materials regulations
  • Develops, implements, and continually updates safety and environmental health policies and programs to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Identifies, measures, and improves environmental health and safety processes.
  • Further details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
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