Safety Coordinator: Risk & Compliance Leader

Inyo, County of (CA); El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inyo County is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the Risk Manager in planning, developing, organizing, and administering the County Safety Program. The role involves monitoring, auditing, reviewing, and advising to improve safety and regulatory compliance.

Training will be provided, with progression through Coordinator I–III based on experience and certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining OSHA/Cal/OSHA knowledge, conducting safety audits, coordinating drills, and developing

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience in safety.
• Experience with reading and interpreting Cal/OSHA and OSHA regulations highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist Risk Manager in reviewing, editing, and implementing all parts of the County Safety Program.
• Maintains and expands working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations that they can reference and apply.
• Reviews policies, provides consultation, and gathers input and buy‑in.
• Conducts hazardous materials inventory annually and ensures the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is properly updated annually.
• Audits and updates safety data sheet (SDS) electronic and paper binders.
• Assists with budget planning and process.
• Conducts air quality monitoring and assists with messaging.
• Facilities online safety training portals and provides related technical support for users.
• Coordinates evacuation, fire, and earthquake drills.
• Conducts countywide annual safety audits/inspections and drafts reports.
• Conducts field investigations in the event that the Risk Manager is unavailable.
• May be required to testify in a regulatory investigation.
• Manages the AED program and performs annual AED demonstrations at all locations.
• Conducts office workstation ergonomic assessments and gently educating employees one‑on‑one on proper and healthy body positioning in a nonconfrontational and healthful manner.
• Assists Risk Manager in regulatory record keeping and other documentation.
• Conducts sampling and testing as required when qualified to do so.
• Coordinates and documents employee testing and/or waivers where required under safety plans
• Implements, monitors, and reports on procedures and policies related to safety, accident investigation, privacy file management, and related matters.
• Provides OSHA‑10 and First Aid/CPR/AED training for staff as directed when authorized.
• Completes asset inventory.
• Assists with timely regulatory reviews, collection of data and materials regarding OSHA data, and prepares reports and presentations.
• Supports the organization’s quality programs.
• Travels as required.
• Provides guidance and receives feedback with a demeanor and manor respective of all persons.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Ergonomics awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inyo County is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the Risk Manager in planning, developing, organizing, and administering the County Safety Program. The role involves monitoring, auditing, reviewing, and advising to improve safety and regulatory compliance.

Training will be provided, with progression through Coordinator I–III based on experience and certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining OSHA/Cal/OSHA knowledge, conducting safety audits, coordinating drills, and developing