Senior Industrial Hygienist - Supervisor

California Department of Industrial Relations; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist - Supervisor to oversee a team engaged in vital health inspections across California. This full-time role requires a strong background in industrial hygiene and supervisory skills. The position is located in Santa Barbara, CA, with multiple locations available. An important aspect is cultivating staff training and maintaining workplace safety protocols. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and have experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene.
• Experience in supervising staff and conducting health inspections.
• Strong understanding of DIR-DOSH directives and protocols.
• Oversees office operations and staff training/discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range supervisory industrial hygiene work.
• Oversee the work of Junior to Associate Industrial Hygienists.
• Conduct health-related accident/illness investigations.
• Ensure office adherence to DIR-DOSH policies and mission.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Health inspections

Training and development

Training & development

Policy compliance

Education

Certificate in Industrial Hygiene

Professional Engineer Certification

Job description

Overview

Senior Industrial Hygienist - Supervisor role at California Department of Industrial Relations (Cal/OSHA). Multiple positions available in California. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

Duty Statement contains additional information about the job.

Base pay / Pay range

Pay range provided by Cal/OSHA; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Final pay will be discussed with your recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, the Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) performs the full range of first level supervisory industrial hygiene work in the Cal/OSHA program.
• Has full oversight and responsibility of staff, ranging from Junior to Associate Industrial Hygienists, and Cal/OSHA Enforcement Inspectors and office support staff, engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA program in an assigned DIR-DOSH Compliance District Office.
• Responsible for training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision.
• Ensures that the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures and that staff promotes DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.
• Conducts, including but not limited to, specialized health inspections, health-related accident/illness investigations, and other assignments related to health, chemical, physical and biological hazards in workplaces across the State.

Working conditions / Location

This position is located in Enforcement Santa Barbara District Office at 411 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Multiple locations are available; if you are interested in other locations, please submit an application to each job control.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 9/15/2025.

Who May Apply

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.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages electronically through CalCareers at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy may be submitted to the following:

Department of Industrial Relations, Cert Mailing Address Sacramento, Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit, 2180 Harvard Street Suite 160, Sacramento, CA 95815. You may also drop off your application at the same address during 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration