SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL)

Senior Safety Engineer, Research and Standards Health Unit Department of Industrial Relations

JC-518457

- Senior Safety Engineer, Research and Standards Health Unit

SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

(INDUSTRIAL) $11,427.00 - $14,298.00 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:

6/5/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

• Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/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 the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be a 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 (Industrial) (SSE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Research and Standards Health Unit (R&SHU). Under the direction of the Principal Safety Engineer (Industrial), the SSE handles the more varied, complex, and sensitive health and safety issues in the evaluation and development of Title 8 regulations; provision of technical assistance to Cal/OSHA staff and outside labor, management and the general public; and evaluation of requests for a variance from Title 8 regulations. There is one position that may be filled in either Oakland, Sacramento or Santa Ana. Please see all postings under different job control in CalCareers. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=2588 You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This job is located at: DOSH Research and Standards Health Unit 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901, Oakland, CA 94612 If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control. The work will primarily occur indoors in a large, pleasant, modern office environment within a high-rise building where access is achieved by elevator. The office environment will consist of cubicles, small offices, and file storage areas. The work will involve use of typical office tools such as computers, telephones, printers, scanners, staplers and filing apparatus. The work will involve exposure to typical office noise, extensive time spent in a stationary position, and repetitive movement involving personal computers, telephones and other equipment. The work will involve frequent interaction with coworkers. Work will require travel elsewhere in the state to training facilities and other workplaces (e.g. healthcare, manufacturing or construction job sites). Field work could involve significantly different conditions than described above, including exposure to hazards such as outdoor conditions in inclement weather, uneven terrain, heights, moving equipment, and biological, chemical and physical agents. Required travel would occur via private vehicle, state vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) and could include overnight travel within California.

• The building is located in downtown Oakland, approximately two blocks from the 12th Street Oakland City Center BART station. State transit subsidies include BART and other public transit systems.
• The building is located three blocks from Highway 980.
• The Oakland City Center area has many inexpensive places to explore for lunch. On Fridays, there is a farmers' market within walking distance.
• There is a day care center in the building (whether there are current openings is unknown; those interested would need to inquire).
• There is a secure bike parking area in the building garage.
• There is a parking garage in the building (spaces can be obtained for a monthly fee, whether there are current spaces available is unknown; those interested would need to inquire).

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

(INDUSTRIAL) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518457

Position #(s): 400-432-3909-901

Working Title:

Senior Safety Engineer, Research and Standards Health Unit

Classification:

SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

(INDUSTRIAL) $11,427.00 - $14,298.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term, Part Time - 1/2 Time Department Information The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers. Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following: Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only. Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Department Website:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/ Special Requirements 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: A cover letter which describes how your experience prepares you for the duties described in the duty statement. Specify the number of years of experience you have that prepares you for the different duties. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages long with one-inch margins, 12-point Arial font. 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:

6/5/2026