Exam Bulletin - Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial)

Department of Industrial Relations

Exam Code: EX-2588

Examination Plans Included:

  • SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL) - Open

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

Classification Details

SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL): $10,876.00 - $13,610.00 per Month

View the SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL) classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination 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):

  • SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL) - Open

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

Exam Code(s):

    2588

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

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-02588

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.

00103909 - SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL)

Either 1

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Associate Safety Engineer (Industrial).

Or 2

Experience: Four years of experience as a safety engineer with responsibility for organizing and administering a comprehensive safety program, at least two years of which shall have been in industrial safety engineering; and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Position Description

00103909 - SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL)

This is the first full supervisory level and incumbents work in either the Standards and Research and Development Unit, the Compliance Unit, the CAL/OSHA Consultation Division, or the OSH Standards Board.

(1) In a specific geographic area, plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of a group of Safety Engineers (Industrial) and Technicians. (2) A Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial) conducts complex studies and analyses; initiates investigations into occupational safety and health complaints associated with industrial and other occupational safety and health-related disciplines, and accidents; reviews and makes recommendations on reports of the seriousness of violations found. Coordinates with Division staff in comparison of Federal/State standards; conducts committee meetings to revise or propose new safety orders within the California Plan. (3) Develops programs for promotion of safety concepts; consults with labor, management and public groups on the more complex and sensitive safety engineering problems and plans and implements seminars for industry and in-service training of staff. May participate as technical advisor to the Standards Board during public hearings.

Special Personal Characteristics

Willingness to undertake additional training as needs are identified; willingness to live and work in an assigned area of the State; keenness of observation, tact, and maturity.

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. General engineering principles and methods as well as those specifically applicable to industrial safety engineering
  2. Principles and practices of safety engineering
  3. Operations, methods, equipment and safety devices primarily applicable to the industrial engineering safety orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health applicable to the industrial discipline
  4. Applicable provisions of the Labor Code
  5. Accident prevention techniques
  6. Sources of information on accident prevention work
  7. Consultation techniques
  8. How to develop and present evidence in legal hearings
  9. Purposes, organization and activities of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, OSH Standards Board, and the CAL/OSHA Consultation Service
  10. Labor laws and compensation laws as applied to the work of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health
  11. Industrial health hazards
  12. Principles of effective supervision and training
  13. Understanding of, and effectiveness in carrying out State and departmental equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies
Ability to:
  1. Do difficult safety investigation work
  2. Detect unsafe conditions and practices
  3. Promote and conduct safety campaigns
  4. Assist in the preparation and revision of safety orders
  5. Interpret and apply the safety orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and applicable provisions of the Labor Code
  6. Learn the basic principles and techniques of safety engineering in related Occupational Safety and Health disciplines
  7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  8. Address groups
  9. Speak and write effectively
  10. Prepare reports and dictate correspondence
  11. Present evidence and act as the Division representative in legal hearings
  12. Consult on complex and sensitive safety engineering problems with labor, management and public groups
  13. Conduct meetings and coordinate with other State and Federal agencies
  14. Direct the work of staff
  15. Apply the policies of the Department of Industrial Relations and the Division to which assigned

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the SENIOR SAFETY ENGINEER (INDUSTRIAL) 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.

Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial) Training and Experience Examination Preview

Instructions:
The Senior Safety Engineer (Industrial) examination consists of a Training and Experience Questionnaire used to evaluate your education, training and experience. Rate your experience performing each specific job-related Knowledge or Ability. You will pick the option from the drop-down menu that reflects your experience for each item.
  1. Applying knowledge of the Title 8 California Code of Regulations (Cal/OSHA Title 8), the California Labor Code and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) guidelines to ensure employee safety in specific industries and operations.
  2. Applying principles of safety engineering as they pertain to areas such as methods of construction, electrical and industrial engineering.
  3. Applying principles of industrial hygiene to ensure a safe work environment.
  4. Applying knowledge of basic science (e.g., chemistry, industrial hygiene, physics, mathematics, biology) to assist in evaluating a hazard.
  5. Applying knowledge of basic engineering (e.g., construction proceses, electrical, ergonomics) to assist in evaluating a hazard.
  6. Applying knowledge of applicable guidelines or standards as they relate to performing job duties such as safety inspections and investigations (e.g., American National Standards Institute, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association, National Electrical Code} .
  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. Operating and calibrating various tools and equipment (e.g., pocket penetrometer, GFCI tester, dosimeters) to measure and determine compliance with applicable Title 8 California Code of Regulations (Cal/OSHA Title 8).
  9. Maintaining and documenting detailed records of work related activities (e.g., inspections, investigations, onsite consultations) to keep track of deadlines (e.g., complete work before the statute of limitation expires or a suspense date).
  10. Interpreting federal standards as they apply to current Title 8 standards and the California Code of Regulations (Cal/OSHA Title 8).
  11. Interpreting and applying the safety orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and applicable provisions of the Labor Code.
  12. Determining appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring staff wears necessary PPE to prevent illness or injury while completing assignments (e.g., inspections, investigations, onsite consultations).
  13. Conducting on-site inspections, investigations, or consultations in a variety of workplaces in a professional and safe manner.
  14. Anticipate, identify, and/or evaluate hazards as they apply to the Title 8 California Code of Regulations (Cal/OSHA Tit le 8) and recommend appropriate abatement(s).
  15. Monitoring and analyzing results as they apply to work assignments (e.g., inspections, investigations, onsite consultations).
  16. Applying knowledge of operations, methods, equipment, and safety devices primarily applicable to the industry's places of employment.
  17. Applying engineering and scientific information to the area of occupational safety.
  18. Developing and presenting evidence, positions and findings in legal hearings (e.g., variances) to assist representing the Division in legal hearings.
  19. Evaluating engineering and safety standards for requests of variances and extensions.
  20. Developing safety regulations to eliminate causes of accidents (e.g., assisting in the preparation and revision of safety orders).
  21. Performing engineering mathematical calculations to analyze and process numerical data related to safety engineering.
  22. Analyzing numerical data by performing mathematical techniques (e.g., algebra, logarithms, and trigonometry).
  23. Analyzing numerical data by applying basic statistics (e.g., standard deviation, average).
  24. Evaluating a situation and determining if it is dangerous, hazardous, or requires immediate action.
  25. Prioritizing assignments effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining the quality of work.
  26. Applying conflict resolution techniques to address and deal with conflicts and issues arising between internal (e.g., staff) and external stakeholders (e.g., employers).
  27. Applying interview techniques to gather information concerning facts and events.
  28. Facilitating meetings with various audiences to communicate information, exchange ideas, and outline project goals (e.g., complex and sensitive safety engineering problems, new or revised safety orders, elimination of unsafe working conditions).
  29. Addressing sensitive matters in a tactful and professional manner in order to successfully complete work assignments (e.g., inspections, working with co-workers, working with supervisors, interactions with the public).
  30. Communicating the Title 8 California Code of Regulations (Cal/OSHA Title 8) to help employers understand the requirements of a given safety order.
  31. Writing reports, policies, procedures and technical documents (e.g., investigative reports, project summaries) to communicate findings and complete assignments (e.g., safety inspections, investigations, onsite consultations).
  32. Identifying and utilizing relevant facts and information from written reports in order to perform effective case management, solve problems, or summarize information for assigned job tasks (e.g., safety inspections, investigations, onsite consultations).
  33. Proof reading and editing written materials related to safety engineering to ensure prepared materials accurately and clearly present documented in formation.
  34. Developing training programs and presentations related to safety engineering.
  35. Reviewing the work of subordinate staff or colleagues to provide constructive feedback related to safety engineering assignments.
  36. Mentoring staff to develop skills, improve performance, productivity, and promote career development.
  37. Functioning as a technical lead for complex projects related to safety engineering work to ensure timely completion.

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 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

Administrative questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department 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)