Job Posting: Health and Safety Officer

California State Auditor's Office

JC-437359
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Health and Safety Officer
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,760.00 - $8,398.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/2/2024

Job Description and Duties

What will you do?

As the Health and Safety Officer, you will perform high-level complex analytical work in support of the Leave Policy, Medical Management, and Health and Safety responsibilities of the office.  In this role you will be responsible for administering the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) programs and serve as the Return-to-Work Coordinator, Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, and Wellness Coordinator. You will exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment when researching and analyzing personnel problems and issues, identifying alternatives, and recommending and/or implementing solutions. Specifically, you will:

  • Serve as the Health and Safety (H&S) Officer for the office by planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive H&S program to promote a safe working environment including implementing programs such as the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, COVID-19 Prevention Program, and the Ergonomics Program
  • Serve as the primary resource to staff during the reasonable accommodation process.
  • Serve as a consultant for the leave, disability, and workers’ compensation benefits process.
  • Manage a time-sensitive caseload for staff who apply for and/or receive benefits specific to the office’s leave and disability benefits programs.
  • Analyze relevant documents and apply appropriate statues, laws, and benefit requirements to individual cases, as well as maintain up to date knowledge on legislative changes and impacts on the leave and disability benefits and H&S programs.
  • Serve as the Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Coordinator.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be conducted in California in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
  • Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.
  • Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.
  • Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.
Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-437359
Position #(s):
339-100-4800-900
Working Title:
Health and Safety Officer
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,760.00 - $8,398.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.

At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve this mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.

State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/2/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California State Auditor's Office
Attn: Human Resources
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California State Auditor's Office
Human Resources
621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples from your education, training and experience. Your responses will help us determine who to interview for the position. Create a document using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word, and limit your response to two pages. We may not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions or exceed the page limit.
    1. Describe your knowledge and experience with human resources laws, rules, and policies.
    2. Describe your experience engaging in difficult conversations involving sensitive information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Who are you?

  • You have experience with Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA/CFRA, State Disability Insurance benefits, and Workers’ Compensation laws, rules, and statutes.
  • You have experience working in health and safety related areas of human resources.
  • You have a strong background in transactions and working in the SCO system.
  • You have strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex information in a way that is easily understood.
  • You have the ability to develop strong working relationships and interact with all levels of staff and stakeholders in a customer service focused manner.
  • You have experience developing human resources policies and providing consultation on a variety of human resources-related topics.
  • You have experience having difficult conversations requiring diplomacy and tact.
  • You have the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with short deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • You have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • You have the ability to work independently and in a team environment

Why should you join us?

  • You want to be part of an agency that makes a difference for Californians and future generations.
  • You want to work in a professional environment with a team dedicated to progressive human resources practices.
  • You want to work in a collaborative and solution-oriented environment, and want to use your human resources knowledge to help others.
  • You desire an annual salary range of $81,120 – $100,776.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Bridgette Webb
(916) 445-0255
HR@auditor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Kristina Gin
(916) 445-0255
HR@auditor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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