SAFETY ASSISTANT

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
C3033R

FILING PERIOD

We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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Essential Job Functions

A Safety Assistant is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Assists in developing safety directives, safe working procedures and instructions.
• Assists in ensuring the Department's safety program is in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Assists supervisors in making recommendations for correction of unsafe work conditions or practices.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure safe work practices are followed, monitors the safe condition of equipment and corrects the use of personal protective equipment.
• Conducts field inspections to identify potential exposure to hazardous substances such as asbestos or lead requiring the use of a respirator or other personal protection devices.
• Investigates and prepares reports on industrial and vehicle/equipment incidents and makes recommendations for their prevention.
• Assists in conducting and coordinating safety training programs as necessary to protect employee health and safety.
• Assists with all aspects of planning and implementation of the Departmental Illness and Injury Prevention Program.
• Uses computerized systems to assist in maintaining statistical records, writing reports and preparing correspondence.
• In the absence of the Safety Officer, represents the Department at meetings conducted by the County and other agencies including California Occupational Safety Administration (Cal/OSHA) hearings.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree* from an accredited college with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field.

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.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

Physical Class III- Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Applicants must submit a legible copy of their college or university diploma or transcript, which includes the date of graduation, degree major, and degree level awarded with the application within five (5) business days from time of filing . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application filing; however, an official copy of the diploma or transcript will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without required diploma or transcript will be rejected as incomplete. ( Accreditation Information ). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst."

Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid California Class C Driver License.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

This examination consists of two (2) parts, weighted 100%.

PART I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 50% measuring:

Achievement, Responsibility, and Safety Orientation.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) weighted 50% assessing competencies gained in the following areas:

• Possession of current professional certifications and/or trainings
• Experience assisting in the implementation of a safety program or safety inspection recommendation
• Experience in safety related activities
• Experience conducting health and safety related presentations

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible register.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov , klent@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Transfer of Test Components:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

Test Preparation
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html .

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the register is created.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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.governmentjob.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: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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