Established by voter proposition in 1999, the SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Job Type: Temporary Provisional. This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Application Opening:  Monday, August 22, 2022
Application Deadline:  No earlier than Friday, August 26, 2022

Annual Compensation Range: $128,726 - $156,442

Under general direction, plans and conducts worksite hazard analysis to identify occupational safety hazards and establishes comprehensive occupational safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

Distinguishing Features:  This classification is distinguished from class 5177 Safety Officer in that the latter class functions as the highest level technical advisor concerned with occupational safety policies and procedures. It is distinguished from class 6138 Industrial Hygienist in that the latter class functions as a journey level specialist in the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental health hazards and provides technical expertise on hazardous materials/waste policies and procedures.

Supervision Exercised:  Safety Analysts may supervise Industrial Injury Investigators and/or clerical staff as assigned.

Essential Duties:  According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Review existing status, policies, and procedures utilized by departments to address safety needs.  This may include operational and safety issues and procedures.
2. Research applicable regulations and standards relating to safety issues and make recommendations for procedures to prevent incidents and comply with regulations and industry standards.
3. Assess and recommend equipment, furniture, and materials to ensure safe and/or ergonomic work environment and conditions.
4. Interview employees and supervisors to obtain information about equipment use, exposures, and work practices.
5. Inspect/observe work practices, equipment, and physical conditions to identify potential hazards and verify compliance with regulations; Develop controls or work practices to minimize or eliminate hazards identified.
6. Write clear and concise reports.
7. Investigate accidents to identify causal factors.
8. Consult with managers and employees to make recommendations for implementing safety changes.
9. Recommend corrective actions to reduce potential for future accidents.
10. Identify needs for safety training from inspections, trend analyses, and review of regulatory requirements.
11. Develop and present safety training to diverse audiences.
12. Review, analyze, and monitor workers’ compensation claims and other data to minimize costs and reduce incidents.
13. Participate in regulatory inspections and compliance activities to represent City Department.
14. Review and make recommendations on facility designs and construction to enhance safety and regulatory compliance.
15. May include additional duties as assigned.

Nature of Work:  In order to perform the essential functions of the class, Safety Analysts must be able to wear personal protective equipment, climb ladders, bend, squat, and crawl in tight spaces, stoop, bend and climb ladders while working in confined spaces, entryways and tight crawl spaces.  Some positions may also require the ability to operate both automatic and manual automobile transmission as needed. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, and a shift of up to 12 hours.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1. Requires a baccalaureate degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Four (4) years of professional occupational safety experience such as implementing occupational safety programs, conducting worksite inspections and conducting safety training. (Weapons, Ordinance, and Systems Safety experience is not qualifying); AND
3. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Substitution:

• A Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in any major and certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) may substitute for the required education and experience described above.

NOTE:  Make sure your application and any attachments to the application submitted at the time of filing are complete and accurate and include details on all experience, education, training and other information that qualifies you for this recruitment.  Failure to submit a complete and accurate application at the time of filing may result in your ineligibility for this recruitment or inability to receive full credit for scoring purposes.  Any new information concerning work experience, education, training and other information that is submitted after the filing deadline may not be used for scoring or considered to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Verification:  Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedure:  The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluation qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Terms of Announcement:  Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program

How to Apply:  Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

·       Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@careers.sf.gov, @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Angela Ng and [email protected]

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.