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Cal/OSHA – Senior Industrial Hygienist

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Cal/OSHA is hiring staff across the state.  Cal/OSHA helps improve health and safety conditions in workplaces and makes a positive difference in the lives of California workers.

The Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) is responsible for performing the full range of first level supervisory industrial hygiene work in the Cal/OSHA program. The Senior IH has full oversight and responsibility of staff, ranging from Junior to Associate Industrial Hygienists, and Cal/OSHA Enforcement Inspectors and office support staff in an assigned Compliance District Office. The Senior IH conducts specialized health inspections, health-related accident/illness investigations, and other special assignments in connection with health, chemical, physical and biological hazards in places of employment.

15 positions posted – Apply Now – Deadline is March 22 or March 25

Senior Industrial Hygienist – $121,416 – $162,228 annually

Northern California

Central California

Southern California

Additional positions are regularly being added, please click here for all DIR job postings.

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Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Have questions? Contact a Cal/OSHA recruiter at DIRJobs@dir.ca.gov


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Cal/OSHA is hiring Enforcement Inspectors.  These are field positions that conduct compliance inspections in many different settings and consult with employers on a wide range of health and safety issues.

Under the general direction of the Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) with the Cal/OSHA Enforcement Branch, the incumbent is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety and health work associated with occupational safety and health hazards in places of employment throughout the State. The incumbent anticipates, evaluates, recognizes, and recommends corrective actions/controls of occupational safety and health hazards. The incumbent conducts safety and health inspections in a variety of industries including industrial, medical, agriculture, and manufacturing worksites, industrial hygiene monitoring of chemical, biological, and physical agents, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to occupational safety and health hazards.

Apply now – deadline 3/22/24

Apply now – deadline 3/15/24

Additional positions are regularly being added, please click here for all Associate Safety Engineer positions

Cal/OSHA inspectors help improve health and safety conditions in workplaces and make a positive difference in the lives of California workers.

Learn more about:

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Have questions?  Contact a Cal/OSHA recruiter at DIRJobs@dir.ca.gov



Assistant Industrial Hygienist

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Salary range: $101,660.00 – $123,578.00

Application Filing Deadline: 03/29/2024

Under supervision, performs routine industrial hygiene work in connection with hazardous materials and other health and environmental hazards; conducts and participates in industrial hygiene surveys of SFPUC facilities; conducts routine industrial hygiene monitoring of chemical, biological, and physical agents; maintains, calibrates and inventories standard industrial hygiene equipment; assists in developing and conducting occupational health and safety training programs; assists in developing technical materials; and performs related duties as required.

For a full job description and to apply, visit https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990003319436

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Cal/OSHA Chief

Looking for an exciting career opportunity making a difference in the lives of workers in California? The Department of Industrial Relations is seeking an innovative and service-minded individual to lead the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).

The Chief directs the policy-setting, enforcement, compliance, and administrative work for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. This includes formulating policies, developing work plan strategies, and directing the Cal/OSHA team to ensure compliance with California’s nation-leading health and safety laws and regulations.

The Chief is responsible for providing oversight of Federal OSHA State Plan administration to ensure alignment with federal reporting requirements and health and safety mandates. The incumbent will collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, County and City governments and other stakeholders in accident and illness prevention; oversee the division’s outreach and consultation efforts; and oversee the preparation of annual, biennial, or other reports for the Legislature, Governor or Federal OSHA as appropriate.

The Chief will organize the work of the Division and provide leadership and direction to the diverse Cal/OSHA team which includes deputies, attorneys, managers, safety engineers and industrial hygienists. The Chief will develop strategies for the division to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations, as well as meet the changing industrial conditions in the state as new devices, means and procedures are introduced to ensure worker health and safety are protected. The Chief will also oversee the training of safety engineers in the recognition of health hazards and appropriate response; review and analyze new hazards as they develop and plan the means of dealing with such hazards such as advising on safety and health rules. The Chief will also represent the Director and the Division before legislative and constituency groups, provide testimony before the Legislature, and lead advisory committees.

The Ideal Candidate

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is looking for a diplomatic individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. A viable candidate would have a high level of personal and professional integrity, sound judgment, and quality decision making skills. In addition, the DIR is seeking a seasoned professional with:

  • Demonstrated commitment to transparency and strong communication
  • Experience with efficient and effective policy development and rule-making in the areas of health and safety
  • Demonstrated utilization of improvement methodologies including: data, metrics, and measurements
  • Experience in testifying in local, legislative, executive or judicial bodies, on policy matters
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including labor and management groups, federal, state, and local communities•
  • Demonstrated commitment and innovation related to diversity, inclusion, and equity policies.

The Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $181,656 – 202,368.

A comprehensive benefits package is also offered which includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k)/457 retirement plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending account to save on medical and child care expenses
  • Paid vacation and holidays

To Apply

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at: https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Elissa Ouchida at Elissa.Ouchida@gov.ca.gov