What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.***
Working at 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 the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.
What will be the difference that you make for California?
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, the Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch, in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Industrial Relations, has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a Consultation Services Branch Area Office. The Area Manager sets priorities and evaluates performance of all staff, and travels throughout the State.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1955
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 her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA – Consultation Services Branch: Fresno Area Office
2550 Mariposa Mall, Room 2005; Fresno, CA 93721
The position involves both office and field work, requiring exposure to various environments and physical demands. Duties include working outdoors in all weather conditions, sitting or standing for extended periods, performing repetitive hand motions, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role also involves climbing, bending, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Travel within the assigned area and throughout California, including overnight stays and extended driving or flights, is required for site evaluations, meetings, and training sessions.
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting your experience that qualifies you for this position must accompany the application. A resume or cover letter cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, no more than two pages in length and must be submitted as a MS Word document. The following questions must be addressed:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/1/2025
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.
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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:
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 work place. 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.
***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.***
Working at 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 the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.
What will be the difference that you make for California?
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, the Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch, in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Industrial Relations, has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a Consultation Services Branch Area Office. The Area Manager sets priorities and evaluates performance of all staff, and travels throughout the State.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1955
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 her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA – Consultation Services Branch: Fresno Area Office
2550 Mariposa Mall, Room 2005; Fresno, CA 93721
The position involves both office and field work, requiring exposure to various environments and physical demands. Duties include working outdoors in all weather conditions, sitting or standing for extended periods, performing repetitive hand motions, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role also involves climbing, bending, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Travel within the assigned area and throughout California, including overnight stays and extended driving or flights, is required for site evaluations, meetings, and training sessions.
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting your experience that qualifies you for this position must accompany the application. A resume or cover letter cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, no more than two pages in length and must be submitted as a MS Word document. The following questions must be addressed:
- Please describe a scenario in which you utilized your skills, knowledge and abilities to lead a team to evaluate complex safety and health hazards, and provide recommendations and guidance to employers to adopt an effective course of action.
- Please provide any experience you have with public speaking to large or small groups.
- Describe your experience and strategies establishing and maintaining working relationships with external stakeholders with diverse perspectives to make progress and/or reach compromise on challenging issues.
- Explain how your background, education and experience qualify you for this position.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/1/2025
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.
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
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 work place. 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.
Salary : $11,437 - $14,315
