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ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER

Caltrans District 3
Alameda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Job Posting: Loss Prevention Engineer

State Compensation Insurance Fund

JC-503469

Loss Prevention Engineer

ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/20/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description And Duties

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of safety professionals dedicated to helping California employers make their workplaces safe?

State Compensation Insurance Fund provides workers compensation insurance to California employers, from small to large businesses across all industries.

  • We are looking for a dynamic safety professional to join our team in providing occupational safety inspection and consultation services to our policyholders. This position will provide safety services to policyholders with more complex and difficult risk conditions to reduce employee injury potential. This is a teleworking position which requires frequent travel to assigned accounts and mileage is reimbursed. The primary servicing territory will be parts of the Greater Bay Area such as Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Solano County, and Sonoma County.

More Complex And Difficult Risks Include:

  • Businesses using more sophisticated and difficult-to-evaluate technologies

and/or engineering controls

  • Businesses with multiple locations
  • Businesses with significant losses related to difficult-to-identify hazards and

industrial operations with high-level sophistication

  • High-profile preferred brokers
  • Specialized services of lesser complexity such as industrial hygiene and

ergonomics services (i.e., noise dosimetry and industrial ergonomic

evaluations)

  • Accounts that usually present unforeseen or unique difficulties

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

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include full duties performed, start and end dates, supervisor contact, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

The selected candidate will be assigned to Alameda county(Pleasanton) as their home office.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-503469

Position #(s):

402-999-3929-XXX

Working Title:

Loss Prevention Engineer

Classification:

ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

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: 1/20/2026

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:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Mailing Address

Attn: JC-503469 TJ

PO BOX 659015

Sacramento, CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

JC-503469 TJ

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento, CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 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 -
  • Tell us about a time you had to stay organized and prioritize your work to complete an assignment. What was your strategy?
  • What skills do you believe are most critical to be successful in this position? Please describe your experience in using those skills?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We are seeking a driven, people-oriented safety professional with the

Following Qualifications And Skills:

  • Construction safety expertise is an asset
  • Assessing workplace injury/illness risk based on business operations to

improve safety

  • Adept at interpreting workplace safety regulations regarding workers

compensation and occupational safety and health

  • Ability to interpret charts, graphs and mechanical relationships
  • Proficient at public presentations, training employees and employers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and work with minimal direct supervision - Team player
  • Effective written and oral communication. This includes strong report

writing skills with a variety of report writing software.

  • Ability to document services effectively, using non-technical terms and

vocabulary that will be clearly understood by policyholders

  • Bilingual in Spanish is an asset
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

designations are assets

Benefits

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program

Please access the link below for information on benefits afforded to CalPERS membership and benefits/protections provided by the State Civil Service Act

https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Human Resources Contact:

Tahir Jones

(800) 499-8668

Hiring Unit Contact:

Tahir Jones

(916) 924-6880

tkjones@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Rosa Gil-Robles

(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Acknowledgement

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

  • California State benefits
  • Duty statement/Job Description
  • Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.

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