Associate Safety Engineer – Consultation VPP

California Department of Industrial Relations; Alameda (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A state governmental agency in California is seeking an Associate Safety Engineer for consultation and inspection work. Responsibilities include conducting safety evaluations, promoting safety programs, and ensuring compliance with the California Labor Code. The ideal candidate will have a degree in safety engineering and experience in safety inspections. This position involves traveling across California, requiring physical capability and appropriate safety gear.

Formación

• Experience in construction, electrical, and industrial safety.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and consultations.
• Capable of evaluating workplace safety and promoting safety programs.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct safety inspections across the state.
• Perform consultations related to safety engineering.
• Promote the California Voluntary Protection Program.

Conocimientos

Safety inspections

Consultations

Workplace assessments

Knowledge of California Labor Code

Educación

Degree in safety engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description And Duties

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Working at Cal/OSHA means more than just a job. You will work on programs vital to the health and safety of our community, workforce, and state. We value teamwork, diversity, and collaboration. Our mission includes educating employers, enforcing regulations, and protecting employee safety under the California Labor Code. Join us to make a difference for Californians.

Under the direction of the Area Manager in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Consultation Services Branch, the Associate Safety Engineer performs professional safety engineering work in construction, electrical, and industrial safety related to the CAL/OSHA program. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, consultations, and assessments across the state, promoting the California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP), and evaluating workplace safety.

This position may be filled through future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

Applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility. To gain employment list eligibility, access the exam bulletin here: Associate Safety Engineer Exam Bulletin.

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, some employees will experience a salary reduction of 2%-4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). For details, visit the CalHR website.

Additional job information is available in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is based at:

DOSH-Consultation VPP – Oakland Office,
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1103, Oakland, CA 94612

The role involves traveling throughout California for week-long evaluations at employer worksites, requiring overnight stays and transportation via private, state vehicle, or public transit. Work environments include office settings and field sites with potential exposure to hazards, requiring appropriate safety gear and physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs/ladders, and working in various weather conditions.