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:
Purpose and function of the various components of the Cal/OSHA program; Principles, practices, and methods of construction, electrical, and industrial engineering, including those specifically applicable to safety & health engineering; Equipment, machinery, safety & health devices, and operations used in various construction, electrical, and industrial work places; Occupational safety & health hazards associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; California Code of Regulations Title 8 safety & health Laws, covering constructions, electrical, and industrial safety & health; Applicable provisions of the California Labor Codes related to construction, electrical, and industrial safety & health; Methods and techniques used in safety & health inspections, accident investigation/inspections, accident prevention, consultation, training, and technical, and technical report writing associated with the constructions, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Proficient in methodologies and tools to anticipate, evaluate, recognize, and control occupational health and safety & health hazards. Ability to research and summarize complex industrial hygiene-related topics. Knowledge of industrial hazards such as: Working from heights, Exposure to asbestos, toxic dust, and fumes, Exposure to Loud noise levels, Physical hazards such as heat due to high environmental temperatures or from a radiant heat source, Biological hazards such as infectious diseases e.g., hantavirus, valley fever; and ergonomic risk factors due to heavy lifting, repetitive motion, vibration, sprains, and strains. Methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety & health hazards associated with the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Methods of developing and presenting evidence in administrative and formal legal hearing; Keenness of observation, tact, maturity and diplomacy when used to analyze situations, make recommendations and decisions; Effective time management and organizational skills in order to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner; Effectively communicate during inspections, investigations, meetings, hearings, and when representing the Division, both orally and in writing; Excellent writing, note-taking and computer skills; Reason logically and analyze information in order to reach accurate and defensible conclusions, and clearly communicate those conclusions; Establish professional cooperative relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective interpersonal skills; Effectively communicate information and consult with staff managers, and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills; Assess one’s own strengths and weaknesses and pursue self-development thus demonstrating continual learning; Independently conduct on-site inspections at the full journey level in a variety of work places without endangering oneself and others; Conduct safety & health inspections and accident investigations associated with the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines, including the most difficult and complex, in work places throughout the State; Identify occupational safety and health hazards and unsafe working conditions and practices in the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Identify if a hazardous condition and/or practice is an imminent hazard; Evaluate and develop alternatives to resolve occupational safety & health hazards; Gather and effectively analyze information; Document interviews; Work independently and as a team member; Interpret Cal/OSHA operating policies and procedures; Interpret and apply Title 8 California Code of Regulations applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, and the policies and procedures of the Cal/OSHA program associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers, workers, labor organizations, the general public, and others encountered in the work; Analyze situations accurately and take action; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Address groups and conduct seminars and workshops on constructions, electrical, and industrial worker safety & health; Act in a lead capacity and assist in training staff in occupational safety & health work in Cal/OSHA program functions and activities associated with the constructions, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Prepare and present evidence, and represent the Division of Occupational Safety and Health or other components of the Cal/OSHA program in administrative and formal legal hearings related to the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; possession of a valid California Driver’s License and Car insurance.
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
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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.
