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The City of Pasadena is a full-service municipality governed by a City Charter and City Council/Manager form of government and has approximately 2,300 full-time staff. The City is committed to the values of responsiveness; honesty and integrity; accountability; excellence; open, clear, and frequent communication; innovation; and diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and belonging.
THE JOB
The Safety Program Manager takes a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization, specifically in the water and power utilities. Reporting to the City Safety Officer, the Safety Program Manager will oversee one staff report and 419 indirect reports, working closely with executive management to manage PWP’s safety program. They will also conduct monthly safety meetings with field crews, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety awareness. Additionally, they will be an integral part of the Safety Committee – assessing areas for improvement in risk and safety for the City. As part of this Committee, this professional will actively note concerns, forecast potential risks, and make recommendations for future programs, policies, and procedures in staff safety. Above all, the Safety Program Manager will take a proactive and enthusiastic approach to safety for the City, maintaining the organization’s reputation as an exceptionally safe place to work!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a dynamic and experienced safety professional who thrives on collaboration and excels at engaging with diverse stakeholders across various fields. With a comprehensive grasp of standards and current industry best practices, especially within sectors like water treatment, construction, power generation, power delivery, administration, finance, and customer service, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the organization. Familiarity with handling OSHA complaints and regulatory investigations from entities such as County Fire, EPA, SCAQMD, and the California Air Resources Board is essential.
The ideal candidate embraces extensive fieldwork with enthusiasm as they conduct meticulous worksite inspections, tailgate sessions, and injury investigations, and effectively mitigate risks. They possess a natural ability to motivate staff to adhere to high safety standards and essential protocols, ensuring safety excellence throughout the organization.
DATES:
Round one interviews will be held virtually on June 10th. Finalists will move forward to round two, in-person interviews on June 17th. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee health and safety.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Valid California Driver’s License
HIGHLY DESIRED
- Experience: Background in administering a safety program in a full-service city with a public utility.
- Certifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, or similar professional certification.
- Certification by the Department of Labor as a certified instructor on OSHA Standards for construction and general industries.
- Certifications issued by recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials and waste operations incidents.
