Job Description

APPOINTMENT TYPE:  This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) (Category 18) position. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: 10/27/2025
• Application Deadline:  Apply immediately . Application filing will be open at least until Tuesday, 11/4/25 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) and will close any time thereafter.
• Compensation :  $156,312 to $189,982 annually

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) , an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees and is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer .

SFO is more than an airport —we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, equity, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.

Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com , and follow us on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube ,  LinkedIn , Bluesky and  Threads .

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Safety, Health, and Compliance, the Safety and Health Systems Program Officer will support in the development, implementation, evaluation and sustainability of the new Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) in a cooperative and proactive effort between labor and management to prevent accidents, injuries, illness, and death from work-related causes. The information contained in the SHMS will be used to assist SFO personnel in carrying out best practices to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

1. Direct and participate in investigations and surveys of plants, facilities, and buildings; evaluate potentially hazardous conditions; observe work activities as part of SFO’s existing safety and health management practices. Apply best practices and lessons learned to the Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) program.
2. Establish the SHMS training program and develop appropriate materials, including manuals, bulletins, and written procedures. Organize, conduct, and participate in safety meetings. Provide meeting agenda, materials, minutes, and follow-up action items to all participants accordingly.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational safety programs based on research and consultation with key stakeholders, and compile information and documentation in preparation for producing reports.
4. Obtain, maintain, and analyze occupational safety and health data to identify trends, develop the SHMS recordkeeping policies and procedures, and prepare management reports.
5. Incorporate current Federal, State, and local legislation and information relating to transportation, industrial, and occupational safety in the SHMS program.
6. Develop, review, and revise occupational policies and procedures that are included in the SHMS program.
7. Monitor progress of the SHMS development and implementation and adjust project plan and schedules as necessary.
8. Required to have prompt and regular on-site and in-person presence during regular business hours and as-needed.
9. Serve as the alternate Safety Officer when applicable.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: 

Nature of Work: The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you may be required to report to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays to support Airport emergencies.

Qualifications

1. Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, or equivalent degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Experience: Four (4) years of professional industrial or occupational safety experience, which must include work safety assessments, engineering design review, accident investigation, safety program development and safety management; AND
3. Certification: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals; AND
4. License: Possession of current valid California driver’s license; AND
5. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirator and the ability to climb ladders, bend, squat and crawl in tight spaces to safely access work sites. Note: A medical examination and the probationary period will be used to evaluate this qualification.

Substitutions:

1. Combination of a baccalaureate degree in one of the disciplines specified in MQ #1 and six (6) years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for

   qualifications

   #1 and #2.
2. Combination of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for

   qualifications

   #1 and #2.
3. Combination of any baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of experience as described in MQ #2 may substitute for

   qualifications

   #1 and #2.
4. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the certification MQ #3.
5. A graduate degree as described in MQ #1 and six (6) years of experience as described in MQ #2, without a CSP, is qualifying.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum

qualifications

requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

***Please attach a copy of your certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the American Board of Certified Safety Professionals OR a copy of your license as a Professional Engineer in Safety by the State of California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.***

 

Desirable

Qualifications

:

The stated desirable

qualifications

may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA regulations
• Knowledge and experience managing workers’ compensation programs
• Familiarity working in a highly regulated government or transportation related industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  .

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum

qualifications

as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on  Employment Application and Minimum

Qualifications

and  Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum

qualifications

must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum

qualifications

.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the

qualifications

of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose

qualifications

most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

NOTE:  Applicants who meet the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:  Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the

qualifications

required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the

qualifications

required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are  only  accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.  Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact recruitment analyst Jillian Perillo at  [email protected] .

Recruitment ID: RTF0159933-01126132

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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