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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?
Under the direction of the Regional Manager in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Process Safety Management (PSM) Unit, the Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial) is responsible for performing the full range of professional-level Senior Safety Engineering work at refineries and other facilities covered by California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 5189 and 5189.1 and the Cal/OSHA program. Working thorughout the state, the Senior Safety Engineer consults with the California Energy Commission regarding Refinery Turnarounds and maintinenance and conducts specialized safety inspections, accident investigations, and consultation assignments related to process safety management principles and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 5189 and 5189.1 at refineries, i.e., work that requires or involves extensive experience, knowledge and skills in process safety management principles, practices and methods related to refineries; assists the District Manager and Regional Manager in developing procedures and guidelines for conducting audits, inspections, and accident investigations; leads, plans, organizes, reviews and directs the work of teams assigned to perform inspections (e.g., Program Quality Verfication (PQV) inspections, turnaround inspections, fatal accident investigations, complaints, etc.), and special assignments (e.g., Special Emphasis Projects); evaluates work performance of Safety Engineers and prepares written training development plans for management to help improve staff performance; conducts committee meetings to revise or propose new safety orders within the Cal/OSHA program; performs in-service and on-the-job training of staff, and works in an assigned district office and travels throughout the state as required.
***Multiple locations and positions are available. Please see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations and positions. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application to each specific job control.***
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:
Senior Safety Engineer: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBEU
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at: Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Process Safety Management Unit, Santa Ana Office - 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 810, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
*** If you are interested in working in more than one location and/or position you must submit an application to each specific job control.***
The work will primarily be in an office environment. Some work may be at refineries and other field sites.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-423096
Position #(s):
400-463-3909-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Safety Engineer - Refinery Turnaround
Classification:
SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL) $10,876.00 - $13,610.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full 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: http://www.dir.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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: 4/10/2024
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:
Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Safety Engineering and industrial hygiene, particularly with respect to process safety management; State safety and health laws, the Safety and Health Rules and Orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and applicable provisions of the Labor Code and Health and Safety Codes; basic legislation concerning the Division of Occupational Safety and Health; purpose and function of the various components of the Cal/OSHA program; methods and techniques used in health and safety inspections, accident investigation/inspections, accident prevention, consultation, training, and technical report writing; methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety and health hazards; methods of developing and presenting evidence in administrative and formal legal hearings; organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures; principles and practices of leadership and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly; flexibility and managing uncertainty: adjusting thinking and behavior in order to adapt to changes in the job and work environment.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identifying information needed to clarify a situation, seeking that information from appropriate sources.
• Analytical Skills: Approaching problems using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach; weighing priorities and recognizing underlying issues.
• Communication Skills: Expressing oneself clearly in oral and written communication; giving feedback and being receptive to feedback; knowing that listening is essential; keeping others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate.
• Observational skills: Keenness of observation, tact, maturity and diplomacy when analyzing situations, making recommendations and decisions.
• Organizational Skills: Effective time-management and organizational skills; prioritizing and completing work assignments in a timely manner.
Benefits
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 www.calhr.ca.gov for a full list of available benefits!
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dir.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov
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:
Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov
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.
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.
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