Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager

About the role

The Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager, Zone 7 classification is a single position located in the Maintenance Division within the Zone 7 Water Agency and reports to the Maintenance Manager, Zone 7. The incumbent will be responsible for performing administrative environmental, health and safety, and emergency response duties in support of the Agency’s program and functions and providing first-line supervision to assigned safety staff. This position serves as an active and visible proponent of safety and emergency preparedness, fostering an Agency-wide safety culture that values and respects all contributions while ensuring the Agency’s compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative environmental, health and safety, and emergency response duties in support of the Agency’s program and functions.
• Provide first-line supervision to assigned safety staff.
• Serve as an active and visible proponent of safety and emergency preparedness, fostering an Agency-wide safety culture.
• Foster an Agency-wide safety culture that values and respects all contributions while ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate Science degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health or a closely related field.
• OR
• Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, professional experience performing technical duties within safety, occupational health, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or hazardous materials programs, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role in that capacity.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid CPR Certification.
• Possession of a valid First Aid Certification.
• Possession of a valid Confined Space Entry Training.
• Possession of a valid HAZWOP License.
• Must be able to use a respirator.

Special Requirements

• Completion of IS-100, 200, 700, & 800 An Emergency Management Certificate Program offered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) or from an equivalent recognized organization, or a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), or from an equivalent recognized organization.
• Failure to obtain the above-listed certificates within one (1) year of hire date will be grounds for release from employment.