This classification is scheduled to receive the following base salary adjustments:
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Environmental Health and Safety Analyst in the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS SUMMARY:
Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional administrative, technical and analytical office and field Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities in order to ensure OCFA compliance with EHS laws and regulations and maintain EHS management systems. Incumbent is required to work independently and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing complex problems and issues.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is the second level in a two-level Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) series. This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the EHS series. The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is distinguished from the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist level by its professional level responsibilities, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance where budget thresholds are exceeded and for tasks which require cross-functional support.
(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent’s Driver License record and status.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Physical Requirements:
Must possess mobility to work in outside environment; to sit, stand, climb, and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp in the performance of daily duties; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision and depth perception. Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 15 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee works in both inside and outside environments. and is occasionally exposed to dry atmosphere, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and road hazards. May be exposed to dust and electrical energy.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or bradstephens@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or bradstephens@ocfa.org.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
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