Workers Compensation/Security/Recycling Coordinator

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation • Orange County • 4h ago

Workers Compensation/Security/Recycling Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Branch Chief of Safety and Facilities Operations, the District Safety Officer has responsibility for all safety-related work activities affecting the employees within the district. The District Safety Officer will perform a range of safety related duties in development, implementation and enforcement of the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Ergonomics and Emergency Preparedness Programs. The incumbent will also conduct facility inspections and workstation evaluations. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ANALYST II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at Santa Ana, CA, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The base of operation will be in the District Office. The incumbent will be expected to work indoors and outdoors. While indoors, performs tasks related to the administration of the District Safety Program. Activities include, but are not limited to, sitting for prolonged period of time while using the telephone, keyboard and video display terminal. While in a multi-story office setting, he/she will be working in a climate‑controlled environment with LED lighting. A cubicle work area will be assigned in an open floor configuration; cubicle walls may have 4 foot panels; since the area is an open floor configuration, the work environment will be noisy. Working hours will be five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Outdoor activity include exposure to moving traffic, loud noise, dust, and weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold. May come into contact with hazardous materials, pesticides, chemicals; i.e., paints, cleaners, solvents, etc. May require some night or weekend work. Night work requires ability to work with artificial lighting. The incumbent will be required to travel throughout metropolitan and remote areas to conduct inspections and meet with district staff.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ANALYST II

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.

Describe your experience working in a situation with competing task demands for your time and how you prioritized each task.
Describe your thought process and experience balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines while ensuring all necessary steps are completed.
Demonstrated experience in applying quality customer service principles and the ability to ensure accurate and timely service.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org/. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502899
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502899
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents:

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and techniques of leadership, industrial safety, occupational health, accident prevention, conduct inspections/investigations, and detecting unsafe working conditions; Federal, State, and local laws, Labor Code, Worker's Compensation Laws; State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) policies; working knowledge of medical terms and language so that medical restriction reports can be interpreted and discussed with supervisors; methods and practices used in eliminating safety and health hazards; principals and automotive safety, accident investigation and reporting procedures. Ability to plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Act in a lead capacity; conduct safety training. Present complex ideas, information and statistical data in narrative format and in graphical representation using the MS Office, including Word, Excel and Power‑point. Position is privy to confidential information and must maintain a neutral position in safety‑related complaints, injuries, accidents, inspections, reviews, and investigations. Analyze and solve complex problems relating to employee safety and health. Develop technically sound alternatives and solutions, which may include developing new approaches, district policy and procedural changes. A valid California driver's license is desirable.