ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER (00103929)

Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in Pearblossom.

This position requires that the incumbent exercise competent independent judgment; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance. This position also requires the incumbent to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, recommend, and implement controls for environmental and physical hazards that can affect the health and safety of workers.

Associate Safety Engineer

Under the general direction of the Supervising Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Utility Engineer, the incumbent independently conducts the varied and complex safety engineering inspections at the (northern or southern) State Water Project (SWP) Facilities throughout the State assessing safety hazards to Field Divisions, Headquarters employees, and department facilities and equipment. The Associate Safety Engineer investigates accidents and advises O&M Management regarding safety hazards and Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) compliance ensuring the safety of SWP (State Water Projects) facilities, employees, and the public. This position will assist other Divisions that work for the Department of Water Resources with their safety program.

Assistant Safety Engineer

Under supervision of the Supervising Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Utility Engineer or under the lead of the Associate Safety Engineer, assists fully qualified journey persons in performing assigned professional engineering work of average difficulty required to maintain a health and safety program for the Division of Operations and Maintenance, Field Division.

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Special Requirements

Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.

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 ideal candidate will be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently, with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to make effective presentations to management and the public. The ideal candidate has experience in safety inspections and safety field work for SWP (or similar) facilities. Candidate must have experience in providing on-the-job training in safety industries best practice; experience analyzing and complying with training/record keeping; experience developing safe work practice policies and procedures; experience with safety protocols in asbestos, PCB, lead, and waste management; experience with engineering work with the ability to review electrical/civil drawings to ensure codes and laws are maintained. Knowledge in incident investigation and OSHA/Safety Training experience is ideal.

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50002625 and Job Control # JC-489999 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, T ransfer, LEAP, R einstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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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 required and must be included.