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ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER

Department of Industrial Relations -
Orange County, CA

Job Details

Full-time
$9,713 - $12,151 a month

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Military leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Report preparation
Staff supervision
Industrial hygiene risk assessments
Occupational health expertise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Legal presentation of evidence
Chemical process safety
Team supervision
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Safety inspections for hazard identification
Program development
Safety regulations
Mid-level
Technical report writing
Analysis skills
Policy & process development
Employee health (regulatory compliance standards)
Team training
Hazard identification and correction
Industrial hygiene
Organizational skills
Legal evidence
Accident investigation reporting
Process safety management (PSM)
Legal compliance
Communication skills
Adobe Acrobat
Employee evaluation
Policy Development

Full Job Description

Department of Industrial Relations

JC-518099

Associate Safety Engineer – Chemical South
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: 6/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

***Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed and employment beginning- and ending-date information for each job listed. Please cover job related activities regarding safety and health as well as Process Safety Management on each listed job. Please refrain from using “refer to” and “see previous . . .” some other reference source.

Working at 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 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 general direction of the District Manager of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational and Safety Health (DOSH), Process Safety Management (PSM) Unit, the Associate Safety Engineer (ASE) is responsible for independently performing the full range of professional journey-level safety engineering work related to the CAL/OSHA program and process safety management standards at chemical plants, ammonia-refrigeration units, and other facilities covered under California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5189. The Associate Safety Engineer (ASE) conducts Program Quality Verification (PQV) safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey-level assignments, including the most difficult ones, related to non-refinery PSM facilities and industrial occupational safety and health throughout the State. Associate Safety Engineers are to perform all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, the DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, and DIR-DOSH Directives, and Memorandums.

***There are multiple locations and positions available for the PSM Refinery and Non-Refinery offices in both Concord and Santa Ana. Please see other postings and duty statements under different job controls in CalCareers for information on 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 you’re interested in.***

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1562

Working Conditions

This job is located at:
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Process Safety Management – Chemical – South (Santa Ana)
2 MacArthur Place, 8th FL Suite 810, Santa Ana, CA 92707

The work will primarily be in an office environment evaluating documents and records at a computer workstation. Field work is necessary to identify hazards and the onsite PSM controls of those hazards. The field work will be conducted at highly hazardous chemical processing plants, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5189. Other types of field work may be asked of Associate Safety Engineers in State emergencies.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-518099

Position #(s):

400-463-3929-197

400-463-3929-247

400-463-3929-XXX

400-463-3929-065

Working Title:

Associate Safety Engineer – Chemical South

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:

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

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: https://www.dir.ca.gov/

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: 6/24/2026

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:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

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.

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:

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; CCR Title 8, Section 5189 (https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5189.html), 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, training, and technical report writing; methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety and health hazards; 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: https://www.dir.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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.

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

DIR Mission and Core Values

Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR is also committed to ensuring that all employers comply with labor laws in California to support a fair and thriving business environment.

Integrity - We fulfill the promise of our mission through fair, honest and ethical behavior.

Service - We are committed to responsibly serving the public and value their trust.

Respect - We treat others with dignity, courtesy and consideration.

Quality - We take pride in providing the public with accurate and timely services.

Transparency - We conduct ourselves with openness and accountability in all aspects of our work.

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.

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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