Safety Officer

WESA; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WESA is seeking a Safety Officer to manage safety and risk programs at the Elsinore Valley Water District. Responsibilities include overseeing occupational safety, developing safety training, and managing emergency programs. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree along with significant experience in safety management, aiming for immediate impact in safety culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in occupational safety.
• Two years of lead experience.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a safety program.
• Oversee training and risk management activities.
• Create safety policy libraries in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Occupational safety

Risk management

Relationship building

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

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Interim Director of Human Resources for WESA at the Elsinore Valley Water District

WESA is seeking the ideal candidate to performs a variety of professional, supervisory, and administrative duties in the development, organization, implementation, and coordination of a safety and risk management program; oversees workers’ compensation, occupational safety, insurance and general liability, safety training, and emergency management program activities and services; plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned staff; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within the first 3 months, become familiar with the District’s policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Injury Illness and Prevention, Risk Management, General Liability, and Worker’s Compensation.
• Within the first 3 months, become familiar with the staff and structure of the District, along with job classifications requiring higher levels of safety training and awareness that align with Cal/OSHA requirements, along with representatives from the District’s joint power authorities self-insurance pool.
• Within the first 6 months, develop an Occupational Health and Safety Training Plan for staff and volunteers.
• Within the first 6 months, complete an assessment of the Emergency Command Center to identify needed equipment and staffing.
• Within the first 12 months, create a Safety Policy Library that aligns with State and Federal laws, along with assuming full responsibility of the Emergency Management Program.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in occupational safety, risk management, human resources, business or public administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in occupational safety and risk management, including (2) years of lead experience.
• A valid California Class C driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
• The ability to develop and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards for a comprehensive occupational safety program.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Experience working in a Public Sector Occupational Health and Safety environment is desired.

The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.evmwd.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. This recruitment is open until filled with the first review of application beginning on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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