Health and Safety Analyst I, II (LO-063-26E)

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Health and Safety Analyst I, II (LO-063-26E)

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JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #LO-063-26E

HEALTH & SAFETY ANALYST I, II

As a non-civil service public agency with over 1,700 employees, the Sanitation Districts offer long-term career stability, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to support essential public infrastructure while contributing to a strong culture of safety. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting employee health and safety across a diverse and complex public service environment. The Health & Safety Analyst I, II role provides a meaningful opportunity to apply your technical expertise in safety and industrial hygiene through hands-on training, fieldwork, inspections, investigations and agency-wide emergency response efforts.

LOCATION:
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of progressively more difficult, professional-level safety and industrial hygiene analyses.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction from an Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent will:

• Travel to facilities within our service area to conduct inspections, administer training, support contractor safety, and perform incident investigations
• Conduct a variety of evaluations and recommend remedial measures for potentially hazardous work conditions or procedures
• Investigate and document direct and indirect factors related to safety and/or industrial health concerns, accidents, or incidents
• Participate in agency-wide emergency response and security programs
• Conduct American Red Cross First Aid and CPR training
• Plan workplace evaluations to identify safety hazards and procedure improvements
• Confer with operating department managers and supervisors regarding health and safety concerns
• Document findings and prepare recommendations for management’s consideration
• Prepare reports in compliance with state and federal regulations related to safety and industrial hygiene
• Coordinate and conduct in-service testing
• Perform other related duties as required

These jobs may be filled at either level:

HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST I is the intermediate level class of the series. Incumbents continue to do a wider variety of assignments, with increasing independence.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST II is the journey level class of the series. Incumbents perform the complete range of safety and industrial hygiene studies and analyses. This class is assigned projects requiring independent, professional judgment; thorough knowledge of a particular area of environmental health and industrial safety learned through progressively responsible experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license; -AND-
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; -OR-
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field and certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Additional professional-level experience in a centralized health and safety work unit may substitute for the CSP certification.

For HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST I:

• Two (2) years of directly-related, professional-level experience.
• A master's degree in a major directly affiliated with industrial safety or environmental hygiene may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

For HEALTH AND SAFETY ANALYST II:

• Two (2) years of directly-related, professional-level experience equivalent to the Health and Safety I level.
• A master's degree in a major directly affiliated with i ndustrial safety or environmental hygiene may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Desirable Certifications:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST)

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent state and federal legislation and regulation
• Principles and practices of safety engineering and/or industrial hygiene in an industrial setting
• Research methods

Ability to:

• Implement technical and administrative aspects of a centralized safety and/or industrial hygiene program
• Collect and analyze technical data
• Maintain comprehensive reports
• Interact effectively with all levels of employees
• Ability to develop and present employee training sessions
• Utilize computer software programs related to employee safety and/or industrial hygiene records

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written exam which will be pass/fail and an interview weighted at 100%.
• Candidates will be notified of their results in the selection process by Human Resources via Neogov.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of March 23rd.

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add [email protected] to your contact list.

NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a job-related pre-employment physical, including a medical evaluation to confirm the ability to wear a respirator, a drug screen, reference check, and DMV record review.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lauren Ortega at extension 1310 or at [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.

• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.

• VISION: Employee paid.

• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.

• SICK LEAVE : Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$8,049.00 - $11,147.00 Monthly