ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Health and Safety Specialist to oversee health and safety programs, conduct site evaluations, and deliver training to staff and supervisors across multiple field and office environments.

The role requires collaboration with safety committees, ergonomic analyses, and strong communication to improve workplace health and safety for department employees.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety work site evaluations; collaborate with regional safety committees; perform ergonomic evaluations; develop and deliver training to staff and supervisors.

Job description

Job Posting:Health and Safety Specialist

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-534520 -

JC-534520 - Health and Safety Specialist

ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

$5,894.00 - $8,640.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks an Assistant Industrial Hygienist (IH) to function as the Assistant Health and Safety Officer. Join a committed and capable workforce doing important work to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend. Our workforce accomplishes this mission in fields, rivers, helicopters, boats, patrol vehicles, and on the ocean, creating challenges in keeping them safe and healthy.

The Assistant IH reports to the Manager (Supervisor I) of the Risk and Operations Management (ROM) Unit of the Organizational Development Branch (ODB) and receives technical guidance from the Chief Health and Safety Officer (Associate Industrial Hygienist). The Assistant IH will conduct health and safety work site evaluations, collaborate with and empower regional safety committees, perform ergonomic evaluations, and develop and deliver training to staff and supervisors to improve health and safety of department employees.

The ODB consists of three units: ROM, the Office of Training and Development, and the Workforce and Strategic Planning Unit. The staff in the Branch are highly engaged and top performers, who support each other and collaborate well. If you are looking for a dynamic team environment to accomplish your professional goals-this may be the job you’ve been waiting for! Please see the duty statement for more details.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work performed by the incumbent occurs in an office environment and at other times at field sites such as field offices, industrial shops, laboratories, wildlife areas, fish hatcheries, and other facilities, or involving on-or-off road vehicles or watercraft. These sites have the potential for exposure to hazardous substances or environments and may involve working outdoors in rough terrain in a range of climate conditions. The incumbent may be required to use personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.) in adverse weather conditions (rain, cold, snow, heat, humidity, fog). The incumbent must have the ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to: telephone, scanner, fax, printer, copier, and/or personal computer. The incumbent is required to perform physical tasks such as driving, standing, lifting, bending, calibrating, walking, adjusting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and descending ladders and sloped terrain, hauling, and carrying, sometimes in difficult conditions and situations. May be required to lift up to 35 pound and must possess manual dexterity to calibrate and maintain field equipment. The incumbent is required to independently engage in field work which may require between 10% to 25% travel time annually for one or multiple-day trips.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST $5,894.00 - $8,640.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Positions

1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.

The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial).

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:

Ability to analyze situations accurately, derive recommendations, and take effective and appropriate action; prepare clear and concise reports utilizing appropriate industrial hygiene or business styles as required; lead complex projects; communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally whether that is in person, in front of a large group, or in writing; facilitate meetings and teams; make presentations or provide training to others, at all levels of the organization; perform effectively as an internal consultant, including intake/assessment, collaboration in developing recommendations, and implementation and evaluation; address organizational challenges using the problem-solving model, with emphasis on problem identification/root cause and use of data; adapt to and lead change; think strategically as well as attend to details; plan, organize, and complete tasks on time; perform effectively in a team environment, act independently, apply sound judgment in decision making, provide and receive feedback positively, and operate with professional tact and courtesy.

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

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.