What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.
**Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.**
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 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?
Cal/OSHA is seeking a Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) (ASE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling Division (M&T).
Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Mining and Tunneling) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Enforcement Branch-Mining and Tunneling, the Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in mining, tunneling and industrial functions related to the Cal/OSHA Program. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) conducts, including the most difficult, safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to mining and tunneling throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.
Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations in California. If you’re interested in more than one position, please submit an application to each job control.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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 Enforcement Mining and Tunneling District Office
6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, Room 310, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
Some of this work will be in an office environment, and at other times the work will be at field sites that may have the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances and involve including but not limited to: Working outdoors 8 hours or more per day in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold); Sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for an extended periods of time; Moving/walking and standing for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, on slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain; Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset; Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and twisting; Perform repetitive hand motion, simple grasping, fine finger manipulation, pushing and pulling with right and left hands; Reaching (above and below shoulder level); Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment or work related materials; Climbing up and down/balancing stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes; Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.); Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel inside California may be required; Have functional vision.
Must maintain a valid California Driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Must be capable of maintaining medical clearance to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment. Occupational safety experience in Mining and/or Tunnel Construction industries.
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications Instructions: No more than three pages with one inch margin, 12 Arial font and answered in the order as they appear in the job announcement.
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: 5/8/2026
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.
This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.
**Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.**
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 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?
Cal/OSHA is seeking a Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) (ASE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling Division (M&T).
Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Mining and Tunneling) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Enforcement Branch-Mining and Tunneling, the Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in mining, tunneling and industrial functions related to the Cal/OSHA Program. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) conducts, including the most difficult, safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to mining and tunneling throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.
Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations in California. If you’re interested in more than one position, please submit an application to each job control.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
- 249.3 To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
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 Enforcement Mining and Tunneling District Office
6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, Room 310, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
Some of this work will be in an office environment, and at other times the work will be at field sites that may have the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances and involve including but not limited to: Working outdoors 8 hours or more per day in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold); Sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for an extended periods of time; Moving/walking and standing for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, on slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain; Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset; Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and twisting; Perform repetitive hand motion, simple grasping, fine finger manipulation, pushing and pulling with right and left hands; Reaching (above and below shoulder level); Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment or work related materials; Climbing up and down/balancing stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes; Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.); Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel inside California may be required; Have functional vision.
Must maintain a valid California Driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Must be capable of maintaining medical clearance to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment. Occupational safety experience in Mining and/or Tunnel Construction industries.
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications Instructions: No more than three pages with one inch margin, 12 Arial font and answered in the order as they appear in the job announcement.
- Explain how your background, education and experience makes you qualified for this position.
- Describe your experience in preparing written reports and presenting information to management and stakeholders.
- Describe your experience conducting safety inspections at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.
- Describe your experience conducting safety training at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.
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: 5/8/2026
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.
- 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 : $9,713 - $12,151