Safety Engineering Associate

Salary

$95,797 to $112,710 and $107,886 to $126,971.

Department of Water and Power salary range: $101,831 to $126,511 and $115,758 to $143,821.

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in lower pay grade positions.
• Annual salary starts at the beginning of the pay range. The current range may change. Confirm starting salary with the hiring department before accepting an offer.

A Safety Engineering Associate assists in administering a program for employee safety and accident prevention for a City department or several departments.

• Assist in implementation of safety and accident prevention programs across multiple City departments.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in environmental and occupational health science, occupational safety, safety engineering, or an allied field;
  or
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university and two years of full‑time paid professional experience applying health and safety standards and regulations in workplace settings, including safety audits, inspections, program development, and training.

Applications must be received by Thursday, June 26, 2025. All applicants must list school name, location, degree earned, and major in the Education Section. Qualified applicants may be invited to the examination process.

The examination consists of an interview evaluating professional and personal qualifications. Interview will assess competencies such as judgment, analytical ability, communication, teamwork, safety focus, and related knowledge.

As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Submit the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of filing.

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, or medical condition. The City is a Title II affirmative action and employee equal opportunity employer.

Employees may receive health, dental, life insurance, and other benefits approximately six weeks after appointment. Not all positions receive benefits; inquire prior to accepting the position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.