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Safety Inspector / Emergency Appointment Fire
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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SAFETY INSPECTOR / Emergency Appointment Fire
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SAFETY INSPECTOR / Emergency Appointment Fire
Salary
$75,672.00 - $96,588.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C3034U-FR
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
05/13/2025
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
We will be begin accepting applications on May 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER: C3034U-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergencySafety Inspector vacancy related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Safety Inspector.
Essential Job Functions
ASafety Inspector is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:
+ Performs the full range of safety inspections and trains line personnel in safety inspections of the department's major facilities, buildings, equipment, work practices, and work areas.
+ Participates in field and other inspections to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA standards such as ergonomics, confined space, respiratory protection, and asbestos.
+ Investigates accidents, inspects equipment involved, interviews witnesses, and prepares reports of findings to superiors and County Counsel, as necessary.
+ Analyzes departmental safety records, including Cal/OSHA logs, automotive accident reports and reports on industrial injuries and makes recommendations to improve worker safety.
+ Trains supervisors in accident prevention techniques, accident reporting, and first-aid procedures.
+ Distributes, receives, checks, processes, and transmits automotive and industrial accident reports in conformance with State and County rules and regulations.
+ Maintains and interprets automotive and industrial accident statistics.
+ Participates in various departmental or County safety or accident review committees.
+ Assists in the preparation and distribution of safety manuals, bulletins, posters, and articles.
+ Evaluates and, if necessary, recommends changes in safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment and other devices to meet Cal/OSHA regulations or other safety standards.
+ Maintains statistical records, writes reports, and prepares correspondence.
+ Assists in all aspects of departmental safety training sessions in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, ergonomics, radiation safety, asbestos, confined space, hazard communication, and other departmental safety training programs.
+ Conducts and supervise work site and field monitoring inspections using air, sound, and other monitoring devices, as needed.
+ Plans and conducts the department's training programs, as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:Two years of experience as a Safety Assistant*.
Option II:Graduation from an accredited**college or university with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field -AND- one year of experience at the level of Safety Assistant*** in the areas of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field. A Master's degree from an accredited** college or university in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
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.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Safety Assistant as evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles Public Works for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
** To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf
If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to [email protected] within five (5) business days of filing. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
*** Experience at the level of Los Angeles County Safety Assistant is defined as: Assists in planning, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department. For a fuller description of work performed, refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications forSafety Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064374) .
EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Additional Information
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected],[email protected], [email protected], as well as the domainsdpw.lacounty.govand hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC 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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CLICK HERE (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf) FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dept Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Dept Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Dept Contact Email:[email protected]
Teletype Number: (626) 282-7829
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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This position works directly with individuals impacted by the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County.
+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.
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All important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the hiring process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the hiring process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.
+ I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions.
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How many years of experience do you have as a Safety Assistant*?
*To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Safety Assistant as evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles Public Works for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
+ 2 years or more
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ N/A - Not Applicable
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If you indicated you had experience to Question #4, you must describe your experience that supports your response in the box below. Limit your response to 200 words andonly provide the experience that supports your above responses.
Indicate the following information:
+ Position Title
+ Employer
+ Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
+ Approximate dates of your experiencesFrom (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)
+ Duties for each position titlerelated to this experience
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited** college or university with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field?
**To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) days of filing your application.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please specify the major of your Bachelor's degree.
+ Safety
+ Safety Engineering
+ Environmental Health and Safety
+ Industrial Hygiene
+ Physics
+ Biology
+ Chemistry
+ Closely Related Field
+ N/A - Not Applicable
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If the major was not listed above, please specify what closely related field your Bachelor degree is in.
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How many years of experience do you have in assisting with planning, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department?
+ 1 year or more
+ Less than 1 year
+ N/A - Not Applicable
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Do you have a Master's degree from an accredited** college or university with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field?
**To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) days of filing your application.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please specify the major of your Master's degree.
+ Safety
+ Safety Engineering
+ Environmental Health and Safety
+ Industrial Hygiene
+ Physics
+ Biology
+ Chemistry
+ Closely Related Field
+ N/A - Not Applicable
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County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
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