Safety Specialist (Closed)
Paragon Em, Los Angeles, CA, United States
SAFETY SPECIALIST
Program: Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Specialist
Salary Range: $121.8K to $143.2K annual base salary plus benefits
Positions Open: One (1)
DUTIES
Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendations
Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees
Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends prebid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
10 years’ full-time paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in industrial or environmental engineering, Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or closely related field
OR
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional Safety Certification
OR
Two years of college education with a Professional Safety Certification and an additional 2 year full-time professional paid experience in construction safety management to compensate for the years of education.
Completion of the OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZPOWER courses is preferred
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIALS IS PREFERRED
Any Professional Safety Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Licensed Safety Professional (LSP) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Certified Safety Manager (CSM) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume:
Monday October 27, 2025 @ 9:00am (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Safety Specialist
Approximate Processing Time:
SHORTLIST: Within 1 week after deadline to submit resume.
INTERVIEW: Within 2 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Within 3 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
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Recruitment# CM-SS-0325-17-Ext
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Program: Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Specialist
Salary Range: $121.8K to $143.2K annual base salary plus benefits
Positions Open: One (1)
DUTIES
Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendations
Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees
Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends prebid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
10 years’ full-time paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in industrial or environmental engineering, Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or closely related field
OR
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional Safety Certification
OR
Two years of college education with a Professional Safety Certification and an additional 2 year full-time professional paid experience in construction safety management to compensate for the years of education.
Completion of the OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZPOWER courses is preferred
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIALS IS PREFERRED
Any Professional Safety Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Licensed Safety Professional (LSP) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Certified Safety Manager (CSM) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume:
Monday October 27, 2025 @ 9:00am (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Safety Specialist
Approximate Processing Time:
SHORTLIST: Within 1 week after deadline to submit resume.
INTERVIEW: Within 2 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Within 3 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
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Recruitment# CM-SS-0325-17-Ext
#J-18808-Ljbffr