Health and Safety Officer (Staff Services Manager I)
Health and Safety Officer (Staff Services Manager I)
Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: July 2, 2024
Who are we?
We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.
At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve this mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.
Why should you join us?
- You want to be part of an agency that makes a difference for Californians and future generations.
- You want to work in a professional environment with a team dedicated to progressive human resources practices.
- You want to work in a collaborative and solution-oriented environment, and want to use your human resources knowledge to help others.
- You desire an annual salary range of $81,120 – $100,776.
What will you do?
As the Health and Safety Officer, you will perform high-level complex analytical work in support of the Leave Policy, Medical Management, and Health and Safety responsibilities of the office. In this role you will be responsible for administering the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) programs and serve as the Return-to-Work Coordinator, Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, and Wellness Coordinator. You will exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment when researching and analyzing personnel problems and issues, identifying alternatives, and recommending and/or implementing solutions. Specifically, you will:
- Serve as the Health and Safety (H&S) Officer for the office by planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive H&S program to promote a safe working environment including implementing programs such as the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, COVID-19 Prevention Program, and the Ergonomics Program
- Serve as the primary resource to staff during the reasonable accommodation process.
- Serve as a consultant for the leave, disability, and workers’ compensation benefits process.
- Manage a time-sensitive caseload for staff who apply for and/or receive benefits specific to the office’s leave and disability benefits programs.
- Analyze relevant documents and apply appropriate statues, laws, and benefit requirements to individual cases, as well as maintain up to date knowledge on legislative changes and impacts on the leave and disability benefits and H&S programs.
- Serve as the Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Coordinator.
Who are you?
- You have experience with Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA/CFRA, State Disability Insurance benefits, and Workers’ Compensation laws, rules, and statutes.
- You have experience working in health and safety related areas of human resources.
- You have a strong background in transactions and working in the SCO system.
- You have strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex information in a way that is easily understood.
- You have the ability to develop strong working relationships and interact with all levels of staff and stakeholders in a customer service focused manner.
- You have experience developing human resources policies and providing consultation on a variety of human resources-related topics.
- You have experience having difficult conversations requiring diplomacy and tact.
- You have the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with short deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- You have strong written and oral communication skills.
- You have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
How do I join?
The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:
1
Take the Exam
If you are a current state employee with transfer eligibility, you can skip this step. If you are not a state employee, or your state classification is not eligible to transfer, you must take the exam to be considered for the position.
2
Submit an Application
Submit a completed State of California job application (STD. 678) and a copy of your resume.
3
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. Your responses will help us determine who to interview for the position. Create a document using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word, and limit your response to two pages. We may not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions.
- Describe your knowledge and experience with human resources laws, rules, and policies.
- Describe your experience engaging in difficult conversations involving sensitive information.
Apply Online
You can submit your complete application package via your CalCareer account.
Apply by Mail
California State Auditor
Human Resources Office
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, California 95814
The Fine Print
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available.
This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free state workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.
