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Santa Clara Valley Water District Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist – Workers Compensation in CA, California
Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist – Workers Compensation
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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist – Workers Compensation
Salary
See Position Description
Location
CA, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01975-E
Division
Emergency, Safety and Security
Unit
Environmental, Health and Safety
Opening Date
04/07/2026
Closing Date
5/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Description
Senior Worker’s Comp / Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Valley Water
San Jose, CA
Annual Salary: $144,934.40 – $185,515.20 DOE/DOQ
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to serve as the District’s administrator and subject matter expert for its self-insured workers’ compensation program while overseeing key environmental health and safety compliance programs. In addition to management of workers’ compensation, day-to-day priorities include vendor management, ensuring regulatory compliance, development of employee safety training, and return-to-work coordination. The role also plays a central part in upcoming contract negotiations and broader program improvements aimed at strengthening service delivery and risk management across the organization. Reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the Specialist operates with significant independence and oversees one EH&S Technician and related program budgets. The ideal candidate brings comprehensive expertise in California workers’ compensation administration and Cal/OSHA compliance and demonstrates strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships while managing complex and sensitive matters with discretion.Help advance a strong culture of safety and accountability throughout the District; apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/197ebc03-b115-48db-8336-75ef68cf6cd0
Salary and Benefits: Annual salary of $144,934.40 – $185,515.20 DOE/DOQ,PLUSa highly competitive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
For consideration, apply by May 6 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1292959-300215.html
SAVE THE DATES
Round one virtual interviews will take placethe week of May 25th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviewsthe week of June 1st. Selected candidates should ensure they are available for both interviews.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:
lauren@wbcpinc.com
866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
541-664-0376 (direct)
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)
Employer
Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)
Address
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California, 95118
Phone
1-408-630-2260
Website
https://www.valleywater.org
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