Area Manager, Cal​/OSHA Consultation Services Branch

Job Description And Duties

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Working at 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.

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 general direction of the Regional Manager, the Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Services Branch, in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Industrial Relations, has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a Consultation Services Branch Area Office. The Area Manager sets priorities and evaluates performance of all staff, and travels throughout the State.

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

• 249.3

To be considered for this Area Manager job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) exam and gain employment list eligibility, please go here to access the exam bulletin:

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA – Consultation Services Branch:
Fresno Area Office
2550 Mariposa Mall, Room 2005;
Fresno, CA 93721

The position involves both office and field work, requiring exposure to various environments and physical demands. Duties include working outdoors in all weather conditions, sitting or standing for extended periods, performing repetitive hand motions, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role also involves climbing, bending, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Travel within the assigned area and throughout California, including overnight stays and extended driving or flights, is required for site evaluations, meetings, and training sessions.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting your experience that qualifies you for this position must accompany the application. A resume or cover letter cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, no more than two pages in length and must be submitted as a MS Word document.

The following questions must be addressed:

• Please describe a scenario in which you utilized your skills, knowledge and abilities to lead a team to evaluate complex safety and health hazards, and provide recommendations and guidance to employers to adopt an effective course of action.
• Please provide any experience you have with public speaking to large or small groups.
• Describe your experience and strategies establishing and maintaining working relationships with external stakeholders with diverse perspectives to make progress and/or reach compromise on challenging issues.
• Explain how your background, education and experience qualify you for this position.

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: 3/4/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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).

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