Associate Safety Engineer (M&T)

Job Description and Duties

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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 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?

Cal/OSHA is seeking a Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) (ASE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling Division (M&T).

Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Mining and Tunneling) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Enforcement Branch-Mining and Tunneling, the Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in mining, tunneling and industrial functions related to the Cal/OSHA Program. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) conducts, including the most difficult, safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to mining and tunneling throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.

Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations in California. If you’re interested in more than one position, please submit an application to each job control.

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

To be considered for this 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:

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling District Office
1750 Howe Avenue, Ste. 450, Sacramento, CA 95825

Some of this work will be in an office environment, and at other times the work will be at field sites that may have the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances and involve including but not limited to: Working outdoors 8 hours or more per day in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold); Sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for an extended periods of time; Moving/walking and standing for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, on slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain; Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset; Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and twisting; Perform repetitive hand motion, simple grasping, fine finger manipulation, pushing and pulling with right and left hands; Reaching (above and below shoulder level); Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment or work related materials; Climbing up and down/balancing stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes; Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.); Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel inside California may be required; Have functional vision.

Must maintain a valid California Driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Must be capable of maintaining medical clearance to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment. Occupational safety experience in Mining and/or Tunnel Construction industries.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications Instructions: No more than three pages with one inch margin, 12 Arial font and answered in the order as they appear in the job announcement.

1. Explain how your background, education and experience makes you qualified for this position.

2. Describe your experience in preparing written reports and presenting information to management and stakeholders.

3. Describe your experience conducting safety inspections at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.

4. Describe your experience conducting safety training at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.

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:

Purpose and function of the various components of the Cal/OSHA program; Principles, practices, and methods of construction, electrical, and industrial engineering, including those specifically applicable to safety engineering; Equipment, machinery, safety devices, and operations used in various construction, electrical, and industrial work places; Occupational safety and health hazards associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; California Code of Regulations Title 8 Safety Laws, covering construction, electrical, and industrial safety; Applicable provisions of the California Labor Codes related to mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial safety; Methods and techniques used in safety inspections, accident investigation/inspections, accident prevention, consultation, training, and technical, and technical report writing associated with the constructions, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety hazards associated with the mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Methods of developing and presenting evidence in administrative and formal legal hearing; Keenness of observation, tact, maturity and diplomacy when used to analyze situations, make recommendations and decisions; Effective time management and organizational skills in order to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner; Effectively communicate during inspections, investigations, meetings, hearings, and when representing the Division, both orally and in writing; Excellent writing, note-taking and computer skills; Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Reason logically and analyze information in order to reach accurate and defensible conclusions, and clearly communicate those conclusions; Establish professional cooperative relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective interpersonal skills; Effectively communicate information and consult with staff managers, and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills; Assess one’s own strengths and weaknesses and pursue self-development thus demonstrating continual learning; Independently conduct on-site inspections at the full journey level in a variety of work places without endangering oneself and others; Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations associated with the mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines, including the most difficult and complex, in work places throughout the State; Identify occupational safety and health hazards and unsafe working conditions and practices in the mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Identify if a hazardous condition and/or practice is an imminent hazard; Evaluate and develop alternatives to resolve occupational safety hazards; Gather and effectively analyze information; Document interviews; Manage multiple projects and tasks; Work independently and as a team member; Interpret Cal/OSHA operating policies and procedures; Interpret and apply Title 8 California Code of Regulations applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, and the policies and procedures of the Cal/OSHA program associated with mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers, workers, labor organizations, the general public, and others encountered in the work; Analyze situations accurately and take action; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Address groups and conduct seminars and workshops on mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial worker safety; Prepare technical reports and correspondence; Act in a lead capacity and assist in training staff in occupational safety work in Cal/OSHA program functions and activities associated with the mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Prepare and present evidence, and represent the Division of Occupational Safety and Health or other components of the Cal/OSHA program in administrative and formal legal hearings related to the mining, tunneling, construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines.

Benefits

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

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

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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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.