Associate Safety Engineer; M&T

Overview

Cal/OSHA is seeking an Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) (ASE) to join the team at the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling Division (M&T).

Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Mining and Tunneling) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Enforcement Branch-Mining and Tunneling, the Associate Safety Engineer (M&T) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in mining, tunneling and industrial functions related to the Cal/OSHA Program. The ASE conducts, including the most difficult, safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to mining and tunneling throughout the State.

The ASE performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.

Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. If you’re interested in more than one position, please submit an application to each job control. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR.

• Perform the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in mining, tunneling and related industrial functions.
• Conduct safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety consultations.
• Handle journey level assignments related to mining and tunneling throughout California.
• Work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, the DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. The exam bulletin can be accessed here:

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For details, visit the CalHR website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA Enforcement Mining and Tunneling District Office, 1750 Howe Avenue, Ste. 450, Sacramento, CA 95825. Some work will be in an office environment and other times at field sites with exposure to safety hazards. Working outdoors 8 hours or more per day in various weather conditions; sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods; moving, walking, standing on uneven terrain;

bending, kneeling, reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing stairs, ladders, and slopes; personal protective equipment use; travel within California and overnight travel may be required; functional vision required.

Must maintain a valid California Driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Must be capable of maintaining medical clearance to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment. Occupational safety experience in Mining and/or Tunnel Construction industries.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions:
No more than three pages with one inch margin, 12 Arial font and answered in the order as they appear in the job announcement.

• Explain how your background, education and experience makes you qualified for this position.
• Describe your experience in preparing written reports and presenting information to management and stakeholders.
• Describe your experience conducting safety inspections at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.
• Describe your experience conducting safety training at mines, tunnels and construction work sites.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 2/23/2026.

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. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

How To Apply:

Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Career or via mail/drop-off as described in the posting. Required documents include the STD 678 application and other applicable documents. See the posting for details.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The posting notes a drug-free workplace objective and lists protected characteristics under which discrimination is prohibited.