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.

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