What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
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 the California Labor Code and 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?
The Amusement Ride and Tramway (ART) Unit is a specialized Unit within Cal/OSHA that protects and improves the safety of passengers riding amusement rides and passenger tramways. Associate Safety Engineers (Amusement Rides) are in the field every day conducting inspections, investigating accidents and responding to complaints associated with amusement rides and passenger tramways (aka ski lifts and gondolas). Members of the ART team also set and enforce standards, provide outreach, education, and assistance, issue permits, certifications, and approvals.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides):
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1563
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at: 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 480, Sacramento, CA 95825.
While this position is assigned to the Sacramento ART office, the incumbent does not report to the Sacramento office regularly. This is a field position that primarily covers the 60% of the Northern California Permanent Amusement Rides situated in the following counties, commonly referred to as the Bay Area: Santa Clara, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Alameda, San Joaquin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Stanislaus, Marin, and Yolo.
The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is required to perform primarily field work and some office work. Field work is conducted mostly outdoors in a variety of temperature and weather conditions. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) travels throughout the State, primarily in an assigned area, and includes overnight stays of varying length and frequency. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or nights as needed to meet operational needs of the Unit.
The essential functions of the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) require the incumbent to be physically agile, perform work duties in a variety of environments including extreme heat, extreme cold, working at height and navigate various terrain obstacles including wet, icy, and other slippery surfaces. The incumbent will be required to climb structures to access areas for inspection. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and structures. Will be required to participate in work that requires the use of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts or other similar types of equipment needed for access. Must be able to navigate confined areas, crawl spaces, and other areas such as tubes, pits, passages, and shafts. May be required to travel out of state to attend work related meetings, training or other functions.
Special Requirements
Must take and pass the California Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) Examination to obtain QSI Certification for Permanent Amusement Rides
Application Instructions
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: 6/15/2026
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
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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.
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 the California Labor Code and 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?
The Amusement Ride and Tramway (ART) Unit is a specialized Unit within Cal/OSHA that protects and improves the safety of passengers riding amusement rides and passenger tramways. Associate Safety Engineers (Amusement Rides) are in the field every day conducting inspections, investigating accidents and responding to complaints associated with amusement rides and passenger tramways (aka ski lifts and gondolas). Members of the ART team also set and enforce standards, provide outreach, education, and assistance, issue permits, certifications, and approvals.
- Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides):
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1563
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at: 1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 480, Sacramento, CA 95825.
While this position is assigned to the Sacramento ART office, the incumbent does not report to the Sacramento office regularly. This is a field position that primarily covers the 60% of the Northern California Permanent Amusement Rides situated in the following counties, commonly referred to as the Bay Area: Santa Clara, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Alameda, San Joaquin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Stanislaus, Marin, and Yolo.
The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is required to perform primarily field work and some office work. Field work is conducted mostly outdoors in a variety of temperature and weather conditions. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) travels throughout the State, primarily in an assigned area, and includes overnight stays of varying length and frequency. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or nights as needed to meet operational needs of the Unit.
The essential functions of the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) require the incumbent to be physically agile, perform work duties in a variety of environments including extreme heat, extreme cold, working at height and navigate various terrain obstacles including wet, icy, and other slippery surfaces. The incumbent will be required to climb structures to access areas for inspection. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and structures. Will be required to participate in work that requires the use of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts or other similar types of equipment needed for access. Must be able to navigate confined areas, crawl spaces, and other areas such as tubes, pits, passages, and shafts. May be required to travel out of state to attend work related meetings, training or other functions.
Special Requirements
Must take and pass the California Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) Examination to obtain QSI Certification for Permanent Amusement Rides
Application Instructions
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: 6/15/2026
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
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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 : $9,713 - $12,151