Job Posting: Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators)

Department of Industrial Relations

JC-316861
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Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators)
PRINCIPAL SAFETY ENGINEER (ELEVATORS)

$12,525.00 - $14,228.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/10/2022

Job Description and Duties

Working at the 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 direction of the Deputy Chief of Consultation Services, Process Safety Management and Engineering Services with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational and Safety Health (DOSH or Cal/OSHA), the Principal Safety Engineer (Elevator) has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of the Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit and local DIR-DOSH Elevator District Offices. The Principal Safety Engineer implements and participates in the development of the overall Division policies relating to matters involving safety engineering, inspection, and permitting of elevators and other conveyances. The Principal Safety Engineer supervises, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, evaluates, and reviews the work of staff [Office Support (e.g. OA, and/or OT), Management Services Technicians, Staff Services Analysts, Associate Safety Engineers (Elevators)] through subordinate supervisors, Senior Safety Engineers (Elevators), engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit’s work. The Principal Safety Engineer is responsible for the training, upward mobility, and maintaining of discipline of employees under their supervision. The Principal Safety Engineer ensures that the Elevator Unit District Offices function and operate daily in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures and that staff promotes the DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. The Principal Safety Engineer sets priorities, evaluates performance of all staff and travels throughout the State.

There is only one position that may be filled in either Sacramento, Oakland, Santa Ana or San Diego. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.

Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments - Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. In order for a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.

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

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

Working Conditions

Primarily working in an office that requires prolonged sitting using a personal computer and frequently responding to telephone and email inquiries.
May also conduct field work which would consist of ascending/descending elevator shafts; accessing elevator car tops, machine rooms, elevator pits, and machinery spaces around elevators, escalators, and other conveyances; standing, crouching, reaching, and transporting up to 25 lbs. of work equipment or materials.
Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (e.g., automobile, airplane, etc.) including occasional overnight travel.

 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-316861
Position #(s):
400-438-3881-003
Working Title:
Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators)
Classification:
PRINCIPAL SAFETY ENGINEER (ELEVATORS)
$12,525.00 - $14,228.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit Santa Ana 2 MacArthur Place 7th Floor Suite 700 Santa Ana CA 92707

This one ( 1 ) vacancy is being advertised in Oakland (JC 316852 ), Sacramento (JC 316858 ), Santa Ana ( JC 316861 ), and San Diego ( JC 316863 )

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 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.

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

Department Website: http://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: 8/10/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

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
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1515 Clay St., Suite 409
Oakland, CA 94612

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1515 Clay St., Suite 409
Oakland, CA 94612
09:00 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.
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:
Knowledge of: Elevator Safety Orders and other applicable codes as it applies to conveyances under the jurisdiction of the Elevator Unit; operations, methods, equipment, and safety devices primarily applicable to the elevator and conveyance industry, research methodology and evaluation techniques as applied to safety engineering; principles of effective supervision and training; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Skills: proficient computer skills and with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required in preparation of general correspondence; excellent organizational skills insuring efficient tasking of work; excellent written and verbal communication skills with regard to Elevator Unit business

Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of government agencies, stakeholders, and the public: analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports;

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits; Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays; Retirement (CalPERS); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401 (k), 457 and Roth IRA Plans; and Reimbursement Accounts.
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: http://www.dir.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov

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:
DIR EEO Officer
(510) 285-3080
EEO@dir.ca.gov
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.

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.