Safety and Training Assistant - Coachella Valley Water District, CA - Coachella, CA

Job Advertisement: This position closes to candidates on 8/19/16 at 4:30 p.m.

CVWD is located in the heart of Riverside County, the fastest growing county in California. As a CVWD employee, you can take pride in knowing that you help meet the water and sanitation needs of nearly 300,000 Palm Springs area residents. CVWD offers competitive salaries with advancement opportunities, a generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package, long and short-term disability insurance, PERS retirement, educational reimbursement and other opportunities. CVWD is a government agency comprised of over 500 men and women. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently looking for the following professional:
SAFETY AND TRAINING ASSISTANT

$4835 – $6627 Monthly

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, the Safety and Training Assistant will support the ongoing development and maintenance of training a safety and health programs; makes inspections and recommends corrective actions of safety hazards; conducts safety training; investigates claims and accidents; prepares and maintains reports; and completes related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma (or equivalent).

Two years of experience in accident investigation and claims reporting which included preparing interrogations, industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational health and safety inspections, or loss prevention analysis. Related college level courses may be substituted for experience.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in professional safety/loss control.

An instructor”s certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation issued by the California Heart Association, American Heart Association, or the American National Red Cross must be obtained within one year of the date of employment.

Workplace safety, risk management, or public safety college coursework or designation is desirable.

Ergonomic coursework or demonstrated knowledge of ergonomic work station design and body positioning of field and office personnel for the prevention of injuries is desirable.

Valid California Operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.

Deadline for receiving applications: August 19, 2016, 4:30 p.m.

District application must be submitted. Resume only will not be accepted in lieu of application.

Coachella Valley Water District

75515 Hovley Lane East

Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-398-2651

Visit http://www.cvwd.org/175/Job-Descriptions for a full job description. $4,835.00 – $6,627.00