OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST
(Project up to 36 months)
SALARY: $4,774.65 - $5,270.32 / Biweekly
$124,140.90 - $137,028.32 / Annually
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 8:59 pm PST
DEFINITION
Under direction, the Occupational Safety Specialist supports agency-wide compliance with federal, state, and OSHA/CAL‑OSHA regulations. The role assists in the delivery and documentation of safety training, supports safety committees, conducts safety-related data review, and coordinates aspects of Workers' Compensation, ergonomic assessments, and workplace safety investigations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment across the Authority.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist departments with safety training in accordance with CAL‑OSHA requirements and maintain documentation and training records ; and
- Compile and analyze accident reports and safety-related incident data to identify trends, hazards, and risk exposures ; and
- Assist with the setup and monitoring of Workers' Compensation claims by coordinating with claims examiners and medical providers; track ergonomic assessment requests and equipment procurement ; and
- Participate in preliminary or follow-up fact‑finding related to workplace incidents when needed; and
- Maintain safety records, logs, and reports consistent with regulatory and agency standards; and
- Respond to safety-related inquiries from departments and provide guidance based on OSHA/CAL‑OSHA standards; and
- Support implementation of safety initiatives, training campaigns, and communication strategies that enhance workplace safety; and
- Assist in developing and maintaining documentation such as safety procedures, meeting minutes, checklists, and compliance records.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate's degree in a related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, risk management, emergency management, or related areas
Or a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene, emergency management or related field and 2 years of experience.
Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, ASP, CSP) are desirable.
- Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record.
TO APPLY:
Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. Applications must be received by Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 8:59 PM Pacific Time
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- OSHA and CAL‑OSHA safety standards and compliance requirements; and
- Workplace safety practices and hazard identification techniques; and
- Accident reporting, investigation, and documentation procedures; and
- Workers' Compensation processes and ergonomic assessment basics; and
- Methods of research, data collection, and analysis related to safety performance; and
- Understanding of project life cycle phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing); and
- Resource planning and allocation; and
- Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning; and
- Safety training delivery methods and adult learning considerations.
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply safety regulations and organizational safety policies; and
- Collect, track, and analyze safety and incident data; and
- Assist with the delivery and coordination of safety training; and
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria across multiple departments; and
- Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation; and
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, management, and external partners; and
- Oversee emergency plans and run necessary simulations; and
- Develop and lead safety workshops; and
- Make sound recommendations based on safety observations and data; and
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.