Exam Bulletin - Junior Safety Engineer

Department of Industrial Relations

Exam Code: EX-1780

Examination Plans Included:

  • JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Classification Details

JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER: $6,175.00 - $7,363.00 per Month

View the JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed exam. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the exam until the request is processed.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1780

For JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01780

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00103890 - JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in engineering. (Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)

Position Description

00103890 - JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER

This is the recruiting and learning level. Under supervision in a training program, to learn safety codes and standards, accident prevention principles, and their application to industrial operations; to learn techniques of making field inspections, conducting investigations, and identifying hazards; and to learn other relevant skills.

Special and Personal Requirements
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for industry safety work; willingness to accept increased responsibility; willingness to travel throughout an assigned area of the State; possession of, or ability to immediately obtain, a valid motor vehicle license.

Additional Desirable Qualifications
In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent education and experience over and above that required under "Minimum Qualifications."

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1CalHR Online ExamN/A100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:
  1. Functions, goals, and objectives of the CAL/OSHA Program and the Division of Industrial Safety 
  2. Basic safety principles and practices 
  3. Basic principles of safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or environmental or occupational health 
  4. Practical application of such principles to the health and safety of industrial workers 
  5. Report writing
Ability to:
  1. Objectively interpret and apply rules and regulations 
  2. Gather and analyze data 
  3. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work 
  4. Learn safety engineering principles and effectively apply such knowledge 
  5. Prepare clear and concise reports 
  6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  7. Learn rapidly

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the JUNIOR SAFETY ENGINEER Classification will be established for:

  • Department of Industrial Relations

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 24 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Junior Safety Engineer Training and Experience Exam Preview

Instructions:

Read each of the statements and indicate the amount of time you have applying or performing this knowledge, skill, ability, or task based on:

Experience: State the number of years and months of work experience you have relevant to applying or performing this knowledge, skill, ability, or task, whether paid, as a volunteer, or assignments in a 2 or 4 year college.

Education: State the number of college level course units (semester or quarter units) you have completed directly related to applying or performing this knowledge, skill, ability, or task.

Training: State the number of training hours you have completed directly related to applying or performing this knowledge, skill, ability or task.

PLEASE NOTE: This examination is designed to gain an overall assessment of your experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. All components of this examination have been carefully validated by tying them directly to job requirements and documenting their relevance to the position.

  1. Applying knowledge of basic science (e.g., chemistry, industrial hygiene, physics, mathematics, biology) and basic engineering (e.g., construction processes, electrical, ergonomics) to assist in evaluating a hazard.
  2. Applying knowledge of basic safety engineering principles as they pertain to areas such as methods of construction, electrical and industrial engineering.
  3. Understanding and using engineering and scientific information as it applies to work projects and workplace safety.
  4. Identifying, observing and detecting hazards violating safety orders, and/or presenting a workplace safety or health hazard during inspections, investigations, and onsite consultations.
  5. Communicating applicable safety regulations (e.g., Title 8 California Code of Regulations, Cal/OSHA Title 8) to help employers understand the requirements of a given safety order.
  6. Maintaining and documenting detailed records of work related activities to keep track of deadlines (i.e., complete work before the statute of limitation expires or suspense date).
  7. Reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings of various systems (e.g., scaffold design, excavation shoring, building design, electric ventilation, noise reduction, equipment, ergonomic controls).
  8. Learning and evaluating the operation of new technical equipment (related to engineering) to successfully perform essential job tasks.
  9. Determining when and where to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to complete work assignments.
  10. Performing basic engineering calculations to analyze and process numerical data.
  11. Applying basic knowledge of engineering techniques to analyze and process numerical data.
  12. Evaluating a situation and determining if it is dangerous, hazardous or requires immediate action (as it relates to safety engineering).
  13. Applying logical reasoning in any given situation to determine the best course of action (e.g., to interpret regulations, come to conclusions on inspections on on-site consultations, gathering information).
  14. Applying time management techniques to efficiently prioritize and complete projects and assignments.
  15. Experience working on multiple projects and completing work under critical timelines to meet project objectives and deadlines.
  16. Prioritizing assignments in order of importance to effectively meet deadlines and maintain quality of work.
  17. Identifying situations where available information, resources, or capabilities are insufficient to complete work tasks and seeking assistance as needed.
  18. Communicating orally during inspections, investigations, onsite consultations, meetings, hearings and when representing the organization.
  19. Interacting with potentially uncooperative or hostile persons to complete assigned job task(s).
  20. Communicating effectively with people from multiple disciplines and industries to complete assigned job tasks.
  21. Independently writing non-technical documents such as letters, memos or other correspondence in order to communicate with internal and external stakeholders using correct grammar, spelling and syntax.
  22. Independently writing technical documents (e.g., investigative reports, project summaries) in order to communicate findings and complete assignments.
  23. Reading and understanding written documents of varying complexity including departmental policy manuals and guides, instructional guides, written correspondence, State and Federal regulations, specifications and technical reports.
  24. Extracting relevant facts and information from written documents to perform effective project planning, solve problems or summarize information as required to complete assigned job task.
  25. Proof reading and editing written materials (e.g., memos, letters, reports, procedures, citations) to ensure clear and accurate presentation of prepared materials and documented information.
  26. Understanding formal and informal training to improve and develop professional performance standards.

Testing Departments

  • Department of Industrial Relations

Contact Information

Technical questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Department of Human Resources
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@CalHR.CA.GOV

Administrative questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department of Industrial Relations
Dept of Industrial Relations
2180 Harvard Street, Suite 160
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (800) 564-0771

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.

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Department of Industrial Relations reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)