Safety Officer
Human Resources Department
County of Marin
$129,501 – $157,394 Annually
San Rafael, CA

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on
the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

From first interview and beyond, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting employee growth and well-being through various services including classification/compensation, recruitment, employee benefits and wellness, organizational and career development and learning, labor and employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and risk management. Our department mission is to be a trusted and strategic partner in creating an experience in which employees can reach their full
potential.

The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 45 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor
relations, disability management, employee benefits and wellness, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one full-time regular hire vacancy within the Risk Division of the Human Resources Department. This is a high impact role for a safety professional who wants to move beyond compliance and help shape a proactive, people centered safety
culture across a complex public organization. The Safety Officer is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating the County’s occupational safety, injury prevention, security, and emergency preparedness programs. This role
serves as the County’s lead subject-matter expert and strategic advisor to County leadership and departments on occupational safety, security, and emergency preparedness as well as Cal – OSHA compliance, threat assessments, and risk mitigation
strategies, and oversees security at County facilities. The Safety Officer supports and participates in the management of the Threat Assessment Team; manages industrial hygiene and related services; oversees the County’s Building Evacuation Response Team;
administers the County’s DOT random drug and alcohol program; and represents the County before regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. In addition, the Safety Officer provides direct and functional supervision of risk staff and contractors, and may
serve as a lead over multidisciplinary teams supporting Countywide safety initiatives. This role offers professional visibility through direct interaction with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership, and supports continued professional certification
and growth.
Schedule: The position’s typical schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and work is primarily performed in an office environment. However, depending upon operational needs, the incumbent must also be willing to work outside of standard
hours, during emergencies, critical events, or emerging threats. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to respond to urgent issues or meet the operational needs of customer departments, such as 24-hour facilities or remote locations. Risk/threat
assessments may occasionally require working outdoors in inclement weather. Following completion of the probationary period, flexible scheduling options may be available, including minor adjustments to daily start and end times or a 9/80 schedule.
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The incumbent will be a safety professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and translating regulations into practical, people-centered solutions. The successful candidate will have worked in a
safety department in the public or private sector and is seeking an opportunity to move into a role with greater responsibility for direct program oversight.

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience leading staff or project teams and is prepared to assume responsibility for guiding others in a complex public sector environment. They will be able to provide leadership oversight of staff by setting priorities,
assigning work, evaluating performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This requires sound knowledge of applicable Federal and State occupational safety regulations, laws, codes, and standards and can
effectively communicate with and present to a variety of stakeholders including board and commission members, government officials, staff, unions, State and Federal regulatory agency representatives, and the public.
This position requires strong analytical skills to analyze safety operations, identify and monitor accident trends, and recommend appropriate risk management strategies. Experience developing safety programs as well as designing, delivering and implementing
safety related training courses to all levels of staff is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other recognized safety, industrial hygiene, risk management, air quality or
environmental related certification is also highly desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to qualify is at least three years of professional and lead level experience in safety program administration in a larger and complex organization. 

A Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other recognized safety, industrial hygiene, risk management, air quality or environmental related certification is desired.

Certificates and Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Filing Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 11:59 P.M.

Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/5228867/safety-
officer?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs or visit www.marincounty.org/jobs. For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at linda.kline@marincounty.gov. EEO/TTY

Urgently Hiring (Local Hires Only)

Beyond Zero Safety (BZS) is looking for 3-5 safety professionals to join our projects team in Northern California. BZS is a SHE (Safety, Health and Environmental) consulting organization and premiere provider of SHE professionals to the Construction/Manufacturing/Petro chemical industry(s). If you are interested in joining a growing prosperous SHE company and want to explore your career growth opportunities…your search has ended.

BZS is founded on providing the highest level of SHE professionals with extensive knowledge and experience to a well-developed client base that represents a wide range of industries. We offer a very competitive pay scale that is commensurate with the position, career development assistance, and support from our executive level SHE support staffing during your employment with BZS.

Please read current BZS opportunities below to see if YOU fit the profile for one of the current open positions we are actively recruiting for. If you are qualified and are interested in joining our team, please respond to the email address listed below.

PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
 Provide professional/technical safety consultation to BZS’s clients.
 Provide leadership in the area of client Health and Safety to influence performance and
recognize excellent safety standards and successes.
 Provide safety training to all levels of Management and field employees.
 Keep management informed of regulatory changes and potential risk/exposures to the
client.
 Lead and/or participate in project/client Health and Safety initiatives.
 Minimize potential penalties for civil, criminal prosecution and adverse publicity.
 Responsible for project client intervention in the areas of developing and promoting
customer relations with clients, owners, government agencies, general contractors and
sub-contractors.
 Keep management informed on company safety performance or non-performance by
tracking safety trends, leading/trailing indicators for the project.
 Develop safety programs that will help the project achieve critical success factors.
 Provide the structure and framework for management processes; ensuring safety is an
integrated part of the company’s core values.
 Provide problem analysis and resolution to complicated safety issues and concerns.
 Escalate safety issues to client EHS management and Operations Management that
require management action.
 Recognize projects and individuals that meet established milestones and reward
excellent safety performance and behavior on the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 Prefer Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or safety-related field
with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry preferred.
 A combination of 10 years’ education, SHE training, and full-time safety experience may
be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
 STSC or CHST preferred but not required.
 OSHA 30 certification.
 Strong organizational/ management capabilities.
 Business acumen, problem solving skills, intellectual maturity, and relationship
management skills.
 Good constructability skills.
 General contractor experience a plus.
 Review job hazard analysis to identify hazards and potential risks.
 Make recommendations on safety improvements.
 Monitor incident prevention plans and activity hazard analysis and ensure subcontractor
compliance with all safety and health requirements.
 Conduct or participate in incident investigations for near misses, first aid, and other
incidents.
 Provide safety orientation for new employees and other construction site visitors.
Coordinate other SHE activities within a structured client program.
 Excellent computer skills – MS Office (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint).

Benefits:
 401(k)
 Health & Dental insurance
 Paid Holidays
 Paid Sick Time
 Professional development assistance
 Referral program

Employment Type: Full-time
Work Locations: In person – North San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara
Compensation: $60-$75 per hour, DOE
Please email your resume to nfacciano@beyondzerosafety.com