Sonoma Water - Safety and Training Administrator

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma Water - Safety and Training Administrator

Salary: $107,632.78 - $130,841.55 Annually

Closing Date: 6/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bring your administrative, safety, and training skills to the County of Sonoma Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Safety and Training Administrator!

Sonoma Water is seeking a dynamic, solution-oriented administrative professional with health and safety experience to implement and maintain department-wide safety initiatives and facilitate the development of operation-specific safety programs. The Safety and Training Administrator will oversee the Safety Committee at Sonoma Water, collaborating closely with managers and supervisors from all divisions to maintain safety compliance. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Providing input and developing standard operating procedures, as related to safety regulations and Sonoma County Water Agency Policy

• Investigating and addressing workplace safety issues and performing department safety audits and inspections

• Advising management on safety program development strategies

• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, the EPA, and local/state safety regulations while aligning training with established standards and documentation requirements

• Developing and conducting training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience delivering trainings and will be a subject matter expert in safety training development. They will also possess many of the following:

• An in-depth understanding of occupational hazards and modern safety practices, along with familiarity with safety regulations and best practices specific to water and wastewater operations (e.g., confined space entry, trenching and excavation, chemical storage and handling, and/or lockout/tagout)

• Demonstrated project management experience, including management of cross-functional teams and development of training programs

• Experience working within a water or wastewater utility or other public works environment

• Proficiency in both oral and written communication, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, conduct training sessions, and interact effectively with employees, other departments, and public agencies

• Knowledge of OSHA/CAL OSHA standards and regulations, particularly California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, or previous experience in safety or risk management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with safety management software and training tracking tools (e.g., Learning Management Systems or document control platforms)

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.