Salary : $75,483.20 - $106,308.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19009-01
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 08/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Safety and Risk Control Specialist* to create and implement safety, health and loss control programs for specific county departments. These positions develop and implement department safety and loss prevention programs; write programs and procedures related to risk management, loss prevention and environmental compliance; measure performance; monitor department safety program goals and objectives; perform safety inspections; monitor risk potential, recommend corrective action plans and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; advise employees and supervisors on accident prevention and safety matters; investigate claims of injury and property damage; review incident reports; inspect accident scenes; photograph and collect evidence; and analyze data to determine cause of accident.

*Official Title: Department Risk Control Specialist

For more detailed information, refer to the Department Risk Control Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternativeModified Benefits Option (MBO)that provides a wage differential.

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates. A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:
OPTION 1:

Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
-OR-

OPTION 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution. Transcripts must be attached to the application.
-AND-Experience: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION: Degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
EXPERIENCE: General loss prevention experience (e.g., Retail Loss Prevention, Security Staff) is notconsidered qualifying experience. Qualifying experience must be specific to the identification, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health, safety, and illness/injury prevention programs.

Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public sector management and program administration
• Federal, State, and Local laws, standards, regulations, and policies pertaining to environmental health and safety
• Methods, techniques, and practices used in workforce training
• Methods, techniques, and practices used in industrial hygiene
• Statistical methods as applied to loss prevention
• Applied ergonomics

Skilled in:

• ASHRAE standards
• Cal/OSHA General Industry and Construction standards
• Loss prevention techniques
• Training
• Technical writing
• Use of computers, computer applications and software and other modern office equipment

Ability to:

• Understand and implement the principles of environmental health and occupational safety
• Identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections
• Conduct accident and injury investigations
• Conduct environmental health investigations and mitigation programs
• Research, interpret and apply technical information to prepare clear and concise management reports; apply logical supporting information to justify decisions and recommendations
• Interpret and apply laws, standards, regulations, and policies relating to occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection
• Analyze situations accurately and recommend action
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
• Work with diverse groups to achieve desired results
• Assemble, arrange, compute and interpret data

Desired Certifications:

• Occupational Safety and Health Technician
• Associate of Risk Management
• Associate Safety Professional
• Construction Safety and Health Technician

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide detailed descriptions of your experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, September 4, 2026

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.



San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01

Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.

• I understand.

02

Qualifying Options: Indicate the qualifying option you meet.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assisting risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
• Option 2: Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited institution AND four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assisting risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.
• None of the above.

03

Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Bachelor's Degree or above
• Associate's Degree
• Thirty semester or forty-five (45) quarter units (transcripts must be attached to the application)
• Some college
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

04

Qualifying Experience: Describe your work experience in which the primary duties were administering components of an organization's loss prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational health, safety and illness/injury prevention program and risk control/assessment, as well as identifying and assessing risk exposures and implementing and evaluating recommended mitigation methods.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N/A."
05

Describe your experience compiling safety/loss data, developing reports, and implementing loss prevention strategies.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N/A."
06

Describe your experience developing and implementing industrial hygiene and Cal-OSHA related programs.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N/A."
07

Describe your experience in conducting indoor air quality, exposure assessments, and incident investigations.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly described in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N/A."
08

Do you have experience with Cal-OSHA citations and letters of allegations?

• Yes, I have experience with Cal-OHSA citations and letters of allegations.
• No, I DO NOT have experience with Cal-OSHA citations and letters of allegations.

09

Indicate which of the following industries and/or regulations you