SAFETY INSPECTOR

Position/Program Information

Application Filing Period:

We will be accepting online applications from Thur sday, June 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - until Thurs day July 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to be accepted.

Exam Number:

C3034T

Ty pe of Recruitment:

We encourage applications from all individuals

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Why work for us?

With a population exceeding 10 million, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. It serves as Southern California's largest employer, with over 116,000 employees across 40 Departments, delivering a wide range of public services.

Be a part of something great!

Join the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation, Los Angeles County Public Works.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Essential Job Functions

A Safety Inspector is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Conducts a full range of field inspections to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA standards such as confined space, respiratory protection, asbestos and lead.
• Conducts field inspections to identify potential exposure to hazardous substances such as asbestos or lead requiring the use of a respirator or other personal protection devices.
• Conducts and supervises work site and field monitoring inspections using air, sound, and other personal monitoring devices; researches and advises supervisors and managers on correct application of regulatory requirements such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, ergonomics, asbestos, confined space, hazard communication, and other departmental safety programs.
• Develops safety policies and procedures, and prepares and revises safety manuals.
• Participates in various departmental, County accident review or safety committees.
• Investigates serious accidents, inspects equipment involved, interviews witnesses, and reports findings to superiors and County Counsel, as necessary.
• Represents the Department at meetings conducted by the County and other agencies including California Department of Occupational Safety Health (Cal/OSHA).
• Uses computerized systems to maintain statistical records, writes reports, and prepares correspondence.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

OPTION I: Two years of experience as a Safety Assistant. *

OPTION II: Graduation with a bachelor's degree** from an accredited college with a specialization in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field - and- one year of experience at the level of Safety Assistant*** in the areas of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field. A master's degree** from an accredited college in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, physics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To qualify for option I, applicants must have County status as a Safety Assistant by holding or have held such payroll title for the required period of time.
**To receive credit for your education, please attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or email to Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

***Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Safety Assistant is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department. A large department is defined as having 1,000 employees or more. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Safety Assistant .
Physical Class:
Physical Class III - Moderate: Job involves standing, walking, bending, lifting objects over 25 pounds, and working on irregular surfaces.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

This examination will consist of three (3) parts:

Part I: Multiple Choice and Simulation Assessments, weighted 50%, measuring:

• Reading Comprehension
• Professional Potential
• Generating New Ideas
• Analyzing Information
• Responsibility
• Learning Quickly
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Adapting to Change
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Using Time Efficiently

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: A Technical Writing Assessment, weighted 25%, measuring:

• Professional/Technical knowledge of health and safety laws, federal and state regulations, and other occupational standards
• Leadership
• Written Communication
• Work Skills

Part III: Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation, weighted 25%, measuring:

• Experience in safety related activities
• Experience performing tasks for an incident investigation
• Experience conducting health and safety related presentations
• Possession of current professional certifications and/or trainings

The passing score for the assessments is 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I, II, and III.
Transfer of Test Components:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out your application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process. including after an appointment has been made.
Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specifications as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Claims of not viewing or receiving notice won't excuse late test administration or rescheduling.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United Stares. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: JLAL@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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