Senior Safety Coordinator

Overview

Riverside County Human Resources seeks a Senior Safety Coordinator to support the Department of Waste Resources in Moreno Valley. The role provides on-site support in administering and overseeing occupational health, safety, accident prevention, and loss control programs in a high‑risk environment involving hazardous materials and landfill operations.

• Administer safety programs for DOT‑regulated fleet operations, including driver qualification, accident review, and compliance with FMCSR and clearinghouse requirements.
• Provide safety oversight for landfill, transfer station, and heavy equipment operations, ensuring traffic control, equipment safety, and contractor compliance.
• Lead Cal/OSHA inspections and manage regulatory responses, including implementing corrective actions for high‑risk operations.
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to department leadership on regulatory compliance, operational risk, and loss control strategies.
• Conduct incident investigations, prepare reports, and follow up on corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions and reduce risk.

• Three years of experience in industrial, safety engineering, or occupational health and safety inspection; training in state and federal safety laws is required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, ADA, and other regulations relating to safety, occupational health standards, hazardous materials management, and underground storage tanks.
• Ability to investigate accidents, analyze situations accurately, detect unsafe conditions, and implement corrections.
• Strong communication skills; capability to prepare clear and concise reports and establish cooperative relationships.
• Valid California Driver’s License;
  Certified Healthcare Safety Professional designation (CHSP) recommended.
• Instructor’s certificate in CPR/AED must be obtained within one year of employment.

Physical/Environmental:
The Coordinator works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, dust, and other environmental conditions. Inspections may require moving heavy materials and walking on uneven ground or wet surfaces.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione or .

All qualified applicants, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.