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Posted: March 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Safety & Personnel Specialist

County of Tulare

Resource Management Agency

Fresh

Location

Salary

$73,450.81 - $89,516.89

per year

Closes

April 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves managing safety programs and personnel matters for a county agency, including coordinating safety initiatives, investigating accidents, and ensuring compliance with regulations to prevent injuries.

It suits someone with a background in human resources or safety administration who enjoys working with teams to promote workplace well-being and handle investigations.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating across different groups.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, public or business administration, or a closely related field
  • Three years of progressively responsible experience in administering employment and job safety programs
  • Knowledge of federal and state safety laws, including CAL/OSHA, labor codes, motor vehicle codes, and Caltrans Traffic Manual
  • Experience in accident investigation, hazard analysis, and recommending preventive actions
  • Skills in planning, organizing, research methodology, and report preparation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and apply principles of public personnel administration
  • Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and job analysis techniques

Full Job Description

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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.


Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

  • Coordinate the agency safety program with the County-wide safety program.
  • Assist Agency in implementing required elements of the County’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
  • Assist Agency in investigating reported hazards and the cause of accidents, illnesses and exposures and make recommendation for appropriate preventive action.
  • Review traffic control in construction/maintenance zones on county roads and ensure compliance with existing safety program standards.
  • Conduct on-site investigations of accidents to determine cause and develop a means of preventing recurrence. Gather facts and data, interview witnesses and write briefings, reports and memorandums.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.


Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, public or business administration, or closely related field.


Experience:

  • Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the administration of employment and job safety programs.

Education Equivalency:

  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and directly related program-specific experience in human resources program developing curriculum, teaching, training, or closely related field may be substituted on a ratio of one (1) year specific experience equivalent to one (1) year of education, up to four (4) years total.


Knowledge of:

  • Federal and State safety laws (CAL/OSHA), Labor codes, motor vehicle codes, and Caltrans Traffic Manual.
  • Principles and techniques of administration including planning, organizing, and loss prevention coordinating activities.
  • Principles and techniques of accident prevention and individual safety.
  • Research methodology.
  • Principles, practices and applicable federal, state, and local laws of public personnel administration and organization.
  • Research methods and techniques.
  • Basic statistical analysis and methods of report preparation.
  • Departmental functions, services, organization and operations of the County.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity principles’ and guidelines.
  • Classification job analysis, recruitment and selection train in and related techniques and principles application to a public personnel system.


Skill/Ability to:

  • Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
  • Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
  • Effectively plan, organize and coordinate loss prevention program activities such as defensive driving, new employee orientation, and supervisors’ safety programs,
  • Read and interpret applicable Federal and State codes and County ordinances and apply them effectively in establishing and/or maintain safety and loss prevention programs.
  • Compile data and analyze factual information relating to loss control and make appropriate recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conduct safety training courses.
  • Conduct investigation of the cause of accidents evaluate results and recommend preventive measures.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationship with County management personnel, employees, and the public in carrying out sound safety management policies.
  • Prepare studies and reports.
  • Develop written policies and procedures.
  • Analyze personnel system related organizational and administrative situations.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
  • Properly interpret and make decision in accordance with applicable laws, regulation and policies.
  • Read, interpret and apply procedures to lay persons and negotiate solutions to problems with others.
  • Organize work and set priorities to complete assignments by established time frames.
  • Retain and recall a wide variety of information to address management problems and situation.
  • Follow complex written and verbal instruction.
  • Maintain systematic and accurate records.
  • Use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances and under emotional stress.

License or Certificate:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.


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Knowledge of:

  • Applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, local ordinances, policies, and rules related to the County.
  • Current Agency policy and programs.
  • Other County departments to obtain services need by the department.


Licenses and Certificates:

  • Certified Safety Professional certificate.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.


College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-tulare-5285944