Job Details

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Workers Compensation

Position Number: 7062229
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Workers Compensation

Valley Water

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01975-E

Location: CA, CA

Department: Emergency, Safety and Security

Closing: 5/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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, PLUS a 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 place the week of May 25^th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews the week of June 1^st. 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)

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/5299113/senior-environmental-health-safety-specialist-workers-compensation