Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides)

Job Description and Duties

Working at the Cal/OSHA means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the State. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What will be the difference that you make for California?

The Amusement Ride and Tramway (ART) Unit is a specialized Unit within Cal/OSHA that protects and improves the safety of passengers riding amusement rides and passenger tramways. Associate Safety Engineers (Amusement Rides) are in the field every day conducting inspections, investigating accidents and responding to complaints associated with amusement rides and passenger tramways (aka ski lifts and gondolas). Members of the ART team also set and enforce standards, provide outreach, education, and assistance, issue permits, certifications, and approvals.

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Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit (ART), the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey-level safety engineering work pertinent to all aspects of amusement rides and tramways related to the Cal/OSHA program. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) conducts safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and other journey-level assignments, including the most difficult, related to amusement rides and passenger tramways throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, ART Policies and Procedures, and DIR-DOSH Directives, and Memorandums.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

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Working Conditions

This job is located at: 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 480, Sacramento, CA 95825.

While this position is assigned to the Sacramento ART office, the incumbent does not report to the Sacramento office regularly. This is a field position that primarily covers the 60% of the Northern California Permanent Amusement Rides situated in the following counties, commonly referred to as the Bay Area: Santa Clara, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Alameda, San Joaquin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Stanislaus, Marin, and Yolo.

The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is required to perform primarily field work and some office work. Field work is conducted mostly outdoors in a variety of temperature and weather conditions. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) travels throughout the State, primarily in an assigned area, and includes overnight stays of varying length and frequency. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or nights as needed to meet operational needs of the Unit.

The essential functions of the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) require the incumbent to be physically agile, perform work duties in a variety of environments including extreme heat, extreme cold, working at height and navigate various terrain obstacles including wet, icy, and other slippery surfaces. The incumbent will be required to climb structures to access areas for inspection. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and structures. Will be required to participate in work that requires the use of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts or other similar types of equipment needed for access. Must be able to navigate confined areas, crawl spaces, and other areas such as tubes, pits, passages, and shafts. May be required to travel out of state to attend work related meetings, training or other functions.

Special Requirements

Must take and pass the California Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) Examination to obtain QSI Certification for Permanent Amusement Rides

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) must contain a high degree of knowledge related to a variety of amusement ride and tramway systems, and must perform their essential functions while practicing the highest level of personal safety. The incumbent will be required to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to personal fall arrest equipment, safety shoes, high visibility clothing, hard hats, gloves, safety eyewear, hearing protection, face coverings or other PPE as required. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is expected to set a positive example for the regulated community and the public. The incumbent is expected to stay up to date on new technology, processes and procedures used in the amusement ride industry.

The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is expected to maintain the highest level of professionalism, establish positive working relationships and exercise collaborative efforts within the regulated community. The incumbent is expected to maintain confidentiality of Division business and limit their social media presence as it relates to the work of the Department. May be required to meet and confer with high-level industry professionals including but not limited to device manufacturers, Professional Engineers, owners, operators, and other regulators. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) will be expected to represent the Division at industry seminars, training sessions, symposiums, consensus standard meetings and/or other events related to the amusement ride and tramway industry.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• Paid Sick, Vacation and State Holidays.
• 401(k), 457, and ROTH IRA plans.
• Retirement. (CalPERS)
• Military Leave.
• Reimbursement Accounts.
• Public Transit Subsidy.

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Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.