Safety Analyst

Salary : $116,419.54 - $141,508.68 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-194060-01
Department: Human Resources Dept
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Contact: Sukari Dixon | sdixon@solanocounty.gov

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Help us foster an environment where a well-qualified and trained workforce succeeds.

The County of Solano recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset. We work collaboratively to solve problems and introduce creative solutions. If you are a creative team player with a broad human resources background and interest in a generalist position, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to be a strategic partner who provides our customers with high quality services and fosters an environment where a well-qualified and trained workforce succeeds.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Safety Analyst position is a highly skilled and experienced safety professional who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership presence to the County's workplace safety programs. This individual is assertive in identifying risks, confident in recommending corrective actions, and capable of navigating complex regulatory environments with sound judgment and professionalism. They demonstrate creativity in designing engaging safety initiatives, training programs, and communication strategies that resonate with a diverse workforce.

This candidate thrives in collaborative environments, serving as a trusted partner to departments, Safety Coordinators, and County leadership. They are an adaptable team player who can shift seamlessly between field inspections, data analysis, policy development, and countywide training. Their flexibility allows them to manage competing priorities, respond effectively to emerging safety concerns, and support emergency preparedness and climate-resilience efforts.

They excel at building psychological safety, promoting mental well-being, and ensuring inclusive access to safety programs for employees of all backgrounds and abilities. With strong analytical skills, they interpret trends, conduct thorough investigations, and develop actionable recommendations that reduce injuries and liability exposures. Their communication-both written and verbal-is clear, persuasive, and tailored to audiences at all organizational levels.
Above all, the ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across Solano County.
THE POSITION

Under general direction, develops, administers, and monitors all aspects of the County's workplace safety programs to reduce employee injuries and liability exposures; manages illness and injury prevention; conducts safety training, worksite safety inspections, audits, and hazard/accident investigations; coordinates safety compliance; and recommends/implements corrective action.

The Safety Analyst is a single-position class responsible for the administration of all County safety programs under the direction of the Risk Manager. The position is in the Department of Human Resources' Risk Management Division. The incumbent is considered a subject-matter expert, providing technical lead, consultation, and safety program coordination to management, staff, and line departments.

Responsibilities require high levels of initiative, judgment, and organizational skills. The incumbent must be detail-oriented to effectively manage multiple, diverse tasks and adhere to changing deadlines and priorities. In consultation with the Risk Manager, the incumbent will manage and mitigate the County's risks by applying policies and following professional standards and guidelines, understanding that decisions may carry significant consequences of error.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is distinguished from the:

• Risk Manager class, which is the senior management level within the Risk Management Division with overall responsibility for Division staff, activities, and operations that include Countywide Workers' Compensation program; safety, injury, and illness prevention programs; loss management programs; and ADA and leave administration.
• Human Resources Analyst series where incumbents work independently and provide a broad range of professional level personnel/human resources services to County departments in recruitment and selection; training; employee/employer relations, disciplinary issues and grievances; EEOC and ADA investigations; position-classification and compensation administration; analytical studies; workers' compensation, reasonable accommodations, leave processing, training, and work with line departments to minimize risk and safety exposures. Incumbents may work as generalists or in a specialty assignment (e.g., Risk Management).

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

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Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management, industrial hygiene or safety, public safety, public administration, human resources management, business administration, engineering, or a field closely related to the intent of the classification;

and

Experience: Three years of experience administering safety, risk management, workers' compensation, or similar insurance programs of which one year was performing advanced-journey or lead responsibilities.

Substitution: Two additional years of experience with an AA degree, or its equivalent, with major coursework in industrial hygiene, safety and/or risk management may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Note 1: Professional certifications such as an OSHA Safety Certification - OSHA -30, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate of Risk Management (ARM), Risk Management Professional (RMP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) or other related certification from a recognized certification body is desired and may be a factor considered during the rating and/or selection process.

Note 2: Work in the public sector or a large organization in the fields identified above is desired and may be a factor considered during the rating and/or selection process.

Licensing, Certification and Registration Requirements:

The incumbent is required to obtain a valid California Driver's License, Class C, by the date of appointment.

The incumbent must keep his/her licenses, certifications, and registrations current during employment with Solano County. Failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

02/25/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

03/18/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal

A degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Safety Analyst) and the recruitment number (26-194060-01) in your email or fax.

Veteran's Preference Points
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I acknowledge

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What is your highest level of education? Please attach any diploma, transcripts or degree(s) you would like to be considered.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

03

How many years of experience do you administering safety, risk management, workers' compensation, or similar insurance programs of which one year was performing advanced-journey or lead responsibilities?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• At least one year, but less than two years
• At least two years, but less than three
• At least three years, but less than four
• Four of more years of experience

04

Please explain your work experience administering safety, risk management, workers' compensation, or similar insurance programs of which one year was performing advanced-journey or lead responsibilities. In your response, please indicate your years of experience, your job title and the specific program areas you have experience in. If you have no experience in this area, please state "no experience in this area" as the answer to this question.
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Please select all active certifications you currently possess.

• None
• Professional certifications such as an OSHA Safety Certification - OSHA -30
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate of Risk Management (ARM)
• Risk Management Professional (RMP)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)

Required Question