Associate Safety Engineer

Job Code #: JC-529406 | Position #: 835-370-3929-003

About the Role

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials. Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher levels.

CalRecycle’s Mission: Protecting California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.

CalRecycle values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions.

Pay

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Beginning July 1, 2026, CalRecycle staff will be office centered, requiring employees to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework.

Location

Sacramento County, CA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts construction, electrical, and industrial worker safety inspections and surveys, including the most difficult in factories, businesses, construction sites, and other work places throughout the State.
• Meets with employers, workers, representatives of labor organizations, employees of other government agencies, and members of the general public to explain various aspects of the CAL/OSHA program and discuss construction, electrical, and industrial occupational safety and health problems.
• Responds to complaints of construction, electrical, and industrial hazards to worker safety and health.
• Investigates the most complex and serious construction, electrical, and industrial accidents, determines their cause and the means of preventing their recurrence.
• Applies the provisions of the State's safety orders, applicable law, and appropriate department policies to conditions found and identifies construction, electrical, and industrial worker safety and health hazards.
• Determines the seriousness of violations of the State's safety orders associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines, calculates appropriate penalties, and recommends the issuance of citations and, if appropriate, legal prosecution.
• Prepares reports of activities, including citations, and may issue citations in the field.
• Represents the Division of Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board.
• In the CAL/OSHA Consultation Service, performs construction, electrical, and industrial inspections and provides a variety of consultation services in response to requests from employers for advice and assistance in providing a safe and healthful work environment.
• Conducts seminars, workshops, and other training on occupational safety and health.
• May be assigned to review and do research on existing and proposed State regulations and policies on occupational safety and health associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines, compare them with Federal guidelines, consult with employer labor, other government agencies and other interested parties on their appropriateness, and participate in the preparation and presentation of documentation and exhibits at hearings of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Board relative to the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines.
• In a staff capacity, may provide oral and written interpretations of the safety orders associated with the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines and give advice and guidance on departmental policy to field staff.
• May act in a lead capacity and assist in training other staff engaged in occupational safety and health work in the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines.
• May be assigned special projects related to occupational safety and health in the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines.
• Prepares technical reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• Medical clearance prior to being hired.
• Successful completion of medical requirements defined in CalOSHA Title 8, 5144 for Respiratory Program and CalOSHA Title 8, 5192 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Application Details

If you have previously applied for this position under JC-517364, you will need to reapply to be considered. Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 8/30/2026 to be considered.

The following items are required to be submitted with your application:

• 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.
• Resume.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
• If using education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official).