Senior Safety Engineer

Job Description And Duties

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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?

Under the direction of the Principal Safety Engineer (Staff Services) in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU) – Education and Training Team, the Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial) (SSE) handles the more varied, complex, and sensitive health and safety issues in the evaluation, development, implementation and maintenance of a division wide educational and training program that support staff professional growth and development; analyzes, identifies, and addresses the training needs of all program staff (i.e. management, counselors, inspectors, consultants, investigators, administrative and support staff, etc.) in collaboration with Cal/OSHA executive management team, Federal OSHA Training team, and DIR Training team; instructs, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), in a number of training courses, reviews division training plans, audits training course presentations and related events to ensure new and existing staff are trained in accordance with Division policies, State, Federal, and local laws and regulations; serves as a training committee member and acts as an expert in the training survey and certification process.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

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To be considered for this Senior Safety Engineer 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:

Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial):

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2588

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This job is located at:

Division of Occupational Safety and Health –

Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU)

1750 Howe Ave. Suite 430. Sacramento, CA 95825 .

The incumbent will work in a cubicle with natural and artificial lighting in an air-conditioned office multi-floor building. The incumbent is required to work extensively on the computer as necessary for email communication, research, working on audits, and other purposes. Field work may involve visiting indoor and outdoor workplaces, including health care facilities, warehouses, machine shops, agricultural fields, construction worksites and other similar locations and activities. During these outdoor activities, the incumbent may be exposed to various weather conditions. The incumbent may telework following the DIR Telework Policy and based on the operational needs of the office.

The position entails both office and field work, with occasional overnight travel. Travel throughout the State may be required.

All DIR employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates respect for all employees and anyone they come into contact with during work hours, during work-related activities, and anytime they represent the Department. Additionally, all DIR employees are responsible for promoting a safe and secure work environment, free from discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct, or retaliation.

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside of DOSH. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use the Internet, email, desktop applications and presentation software to complete assignments

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