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Form of workAre 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; mileage will be reimbursed. The servicing territory is primarily San Diego and Imperial County Areas.
More complex and difficult risks include:
1. Businesses using more sophisticated and difficult-to-evaluate technologies and/or engineering controls.
2. Businesses with multiple locations.
3. Businesses with significant losses related to difficult-to-identify hazards and industrial operations with high-level sophistication.
4. High-profile preferred brokers.
5. Specialized services of lesser complexity such as industrial hygiene and ergonomics services (i.e. noise dosimetry and industrial ergonomic evaluations).
6. Accounts that usually present unforeseen or unique difficulties.
We are seeking a driven, people oriented safety professional with the following qualifications and skills:
• Two or more years' safety engineer or safety consultant experience in construction, electrical, or industrial work OR 3 years of professional construction, electrical, or industrial engineering experience.
• Degree in Engineering or field directly related to Occupational Safety & Health (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis).
• Construction safety expertise is an asset.
• Skilled at 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.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is an asset.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Starting June 2022, 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.
Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-406071
Position #(s):
402-446-3929-XXX
Working Title:
Loss Prevention Engineer
Classification:
ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER $9,245.00 - $11,566.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
Department Information
State Fund is California's oldest and most stable provider of workers' compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. 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 Relocation Expenses may apply.
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: 1/5/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
Attn: JC-406071 CF
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
JC-406071 CF
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 -
In order to understand the geographical distribution of our candidates and aid in the vetting process, please answer the following question:
Please specify the proximity of the San Diego location to your residence.
Benefits
State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:
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 https://www.statefundca.com//Home/StaticIndex?
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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com
Human Resources Contact:
Christine Fong
(209) 273-0567
CFong@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.
Background Investigations
Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.
Acknowledgement
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
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.
