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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 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 Senior Safety Engineer (M&T) (SSE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling Division (M&T).

Under the direction of the Principal Safety Engineer, Mining and Tunneling with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Enforcement Branch – Mining and Tunneling (M&T), the Senior Safety Engineer, Mining and Tunneling has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a local DIR-DOSH Mining and Tunneling District Office without detailed supervision or review. The Senior Safety Engineer (M&T) supervises, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, evaluates, and reviews the work of a multi-disciplinary staff composed of Office Support (e.g. OA, OT, and/or MST), and safety engineers, engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA program. The Senior Safety Engineer (M&T) is responsible for the training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision. The Senior Safety Engineer (M&T) ensures that the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures and that staff promotes DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. The Senior Safety Engineer (M&T) sets priorities, evaluates performance of all staff and travels throughout an assigned area of the State.

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: 

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Working Conditions

This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling District Office
464 W. 4th Street, Ste. 354

San Bernardino, CA 92401

Primarily the work will be in an office environment and some work will be at a field site that has the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances, and may involve including but not limited to:

• Working indoors 8 hours or more per day, sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for an extended periods of time
• Sitting at a desk, in a chair for extended periods, including but not limited to, during meetings, training, or workplace inspections.
• 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)
• Working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold)
• 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

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and car insurance.

• Ability to travel (driving for extended periods of time, commercial flights, etc.) within the defined area of the District Office and within California for the purpose of conducting field work, attending internal meetings, and attending training, including overnight to multiple night stays.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Required - Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a Statement of Qualifications.

Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12 Arial Font.  Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement.  Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered.

1. Explain how your background, education and experience prepares and qualifies you for this position.
2. Describe your experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Please describe your experience interpreting and applying occupational health and safety laws, rules, and regulations.

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:

• A commitment to safe workplaces and to public service.
• Experience in management.
• Certification as a Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist  
• College Degree in Engineering, Earth Science or Occupational Safety & Health
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Power Point
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize work activities  
• Strong organizational skills required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k), 457, and ROTH IRA plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Military Leave
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Public Transit Subsidy And many more!
• Visit for a full list of available benefits

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 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.

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