Risk Analyst I

DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

The mission of the Finance Department is to provide financial guidance to City Council and departments and manage the City’s financial operations. Read more about the Department of Finance here.

THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Risk Manager, the Occupational Safety and Health Analyst develops, implements, and administers the City’s occupational safety and health programs to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position serves as a technical expert and internal consultant on workplace safety, accident/injury prevention, and regulatory compliance, while also leveraging data and analytics to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and inform department-level risk management and safety strategies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents of this professional series perform increasingly difficult and complex Risk-related analysis tasks, conduct studies, and coordinate projects.

The I and II-levels are both at the journey level. A distinguishing characteristic between the I and II is a combination of the scope, significance, and independence of the work performed and the level at which they are performing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Risk Manager.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level technical and clerical staff.

BENEFITS:

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Cal/OSHA laws, regulations, and enforcement practices.

Principles of occupational safety, hazard control, accident investigation, and loss prevention.

Safety training methods and adult learning principles.

Data analysis concepts, performance metrics, and basic statistical methods as applied to safety and risk management.

Basic budgeting, purchasing, and contract administration principles.

Ability to:

Build collaborative relationships throughout the City at all organizational levels to support staff and promote safe and healthy work practices.

Analyze complex safety and injury data to identify trends and root causes.

Develop clear, concise reports and visual dashboards for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Develop presentations and provide employee training relating to workplace safety and illness/injury prevention techniques.

Work independently.

Exercise sound judgment and discretion when interpreting regulations and advising departments.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees at all organizational levels.

Track program expenditures and reconcile invoices with contracts and services rendered.

Use standard office software and data tools (e.g., Excel, databases, reporting platforms); experience with risk management or claims systems is desirable.

Experience and Training Guidelines

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

Experience:

Three to five (3–5) years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, risk management, or a related field, preferably within a public-sector or multi-department organization.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental health, risk management, public administration, or a closely related field.

License or Certificate:

One or more of the following certifications is preferred (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe):

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Cal/OSHA Outreach Trainer (10- or 30-hour)

Other relevant safety or risk management certifications

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Finance Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Santa Barbara is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.

Disaster Services Assignments

As public employees, we play an enhanced role in the event of a disaster or other emergency in our community. You will be registered as a disaster services worker, and you will be issued a disaster services identification card. In the event of a disaster or other emergency, make sure that your family is safe and secure first, then report to your assigned emergency location. Hourly employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.