Associate Safety Engineer - Consultation

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This range is provided by California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Under the general direction of the Area Manager with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Consultation Unit, the Associate Safety Engineer (ASE) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work. Key duties include:

• Conducting difficult and complex onsite visits focusing on small, high‑hazard places of employment in all industries, including agriculture, construction, electrical, and industrial worker safety sites.
• Anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling safety and health hazards to employers, employees, and employer representatives.
• Providing recommendations and advice on the abatement of hazards and violations of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Safety Orders.
• Performing all work in accordance with DIR‑DOSH policies and procedures, directives, and memorandums.

To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. Eligibility to take the exam and gain employment list status can be pursued via the exam bulletin at:

This position is located at:
Division of Occupational Safety and Health – San Diego Consultation Unit
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92108

Some of this work will be performed in an office environment and at field sites that may involve exposure to safety and hazardous substances. Typical conditions include:

• Working outdoors 8+ hours per day in varying weather conditions (rain, wind, heat, cold).
• Using personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, shoes, etc.
• Performing repetitive hand motions, fine finger manipulation, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs or ladders, and traveling via private, state, or public transportation.
• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, and twisting for extended periods.

Multiple positions are available in multiple locations statewide. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.