Safety​/Risk Coordinator​/Sacramento Suburban Water District

Safety / Risk Coordinator / Sacramento Suburban Water District

February 21, 2026

Salary: $ - $ / Annually

The Safety/Risk Coordinator performs a variety of professional and technical level duties involving the development, organization, implementation and coordination of a variety of safety and risk management programs, including workers' compensation, security and other training, safety/environmental management, and emergency management programs. This position has a strong emphasis on effective employee engagement through public speaking, training delivery, and field-based safety leadership and is expected to be highly visible, approachable, and to collaborate and engage with staff across departments.

Duties may also include:

• Developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures in compliance with State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations;
• Performing site visits to evaluate safety; acting as a resource for safe work practices;
• Responding to the scene of accidents/injuries;
• Participating in the management and implementation of the District's Emergency Response Plan (ERP);
• Conducting thorough investigations and analysis of conditions/circumstances related to accidents/injuries; preparing reports with findings and recommendations;
• Oversight of the Districts’ Risk Management Program; coordination of claims with appropriate parties;
• Serving as point of contact, reacting, responding, and immediately reporting emergency situations and safety incidents.

• Is knowledgeable in basic principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of construction and water industry operation and safety standards and requirements.
• Is knowledgeable in risk management principles, including those related to managing risk in local government.
• Is able to perform responsible and difficult duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Is able to conduct safety investigations, audits, and related research; can prepare findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Understands techniques of training large and small groups, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and engagement.
• Is able to respond to emergency and problem circumstances in a calm, organized and effective manner, dealing as necessary with conflict.
• Can exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates strong presentation skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Is knowledgeable in methods of techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation and presentation, including verbal presentation of safety information to groups.
• Understands the principles and practices of good customer service and work safety.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible operations or safety and risk management experience.

Education
:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety engineering, occupational safety and health or other related field from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Valid California Driver License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and proof of good driving record as evidenced by the absence of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.
• Possession and maintenance of a safety-related certification such as CHSM (Certified Health and Safety Manager), SFC (Safety Foundations Certificate), SAC (Safety Associate Certificate), CSHO (Certified Safety and Health Official) or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain one of the above or other designated safety-related certification as approved by the GM or designee within 2 years of employment.

PLUS an attractive benefits package that includes:

CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 for Classic tier and 2% @ 62 under PEPRA), employer-paid medical (fully paid for at least one plan for up to employee and family), employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance; voluntary deferred compensation and flexible benefit plans; a generous educational reimbursement program; paid vacation and 13 holidays. This position also receives 40 hours a year of Exempt Leave.

A remote/alternate work schedule option may be available, but in-person office work in Sacramento, CA is required as part of this exempt position.

This position will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates will be interviewed as they are identified. To be considered for this position, candidates are required to submit a cover letter and SSWD application. To apply and for more information, please visit our website d.org.