Training & Safety Specialist

About the role

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Professional to join their team. Midpen works to protect over 70,000 acres of public open space with more than 250 miles of trails in 27 preserves, committed to natural resource conservation and public enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and administering District-wide training and staff development programs.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, including POST, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Delivering or coordinating mandated safety and life-safety training such as Emergency Medical Response, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR.
• Monitoring workers' compensation claims, collaborating with administrators, and identifying trends to improve workplace safety.
• Developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs designed to reduce risk and enhance District-wide safety practices.
• Researching, maintaining, and updating safety-related policies, procedures, manuals, and documentation.
• Serving as Facility Safety Officer by conducting safety audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety and emergency supplies.
• Investigating hazards, accidents, near misses, and incidents — including Cal/OSHA reviews — and recommending preventive measures.
• Preparing and administering the training and safety budgets.
• Conducting ergonomic evaluations, recommending workstation adjustments, and managing ergonomic equipment inventory.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Supervising Human Resources Technician.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing complex professional duties that require advanced knowledge and specialization in training and technical knowledge and expertise in occupational health and safety program development, coordination, and administration.
• Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, and outstanding follow through.
• The ability to make sound, independent decisions.

Benefits

See the Benefits page on our website for details.

How to Apply

To apply, visit CalOpps.org and submit a fully completed CalOpps employment application, cover letter, resume, and supplemental question responses. The deadline to apply is August 2, 2026.