Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides)

Job Description And DutiesWorking at the 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 as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.What will be the difference that you make for California?The Amusement Ride and Tramway (ART) Unit is a specialized Unit within Cal/OSHA that protects and improves the safety of passengers riding amusement rides and passenger tramways. Associate Safety Engineers (Amusement Rides) are in the field every day conducting inspections, investigating accidents and responding to complaints associated with amusement rides and passenger tramways (aka ski lifts and gondolas). Members of the ART team also set and enforce standards, provide outreach, education, and assistance, issue permits, certifications, and approvals.Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.Under the general direction of the Senior Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit (ART), the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey-level safety engineering work pertinent to all aspects of amusement rides and tramways related to the Cal/OSHA program. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) conducts safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and other journey-level assignments, including the most difficult, related to amusement rides and passenger tramways throughout the State. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) performs all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, ART Policies and Procedures, and DIR-DOSH Directives, and Memorandums.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR249.3To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides):https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1563You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working ConditionsThis job is located at: 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 700, Santa Ana, CA 92707.The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) is required to perform primarily field work and some office work. Field work is conducted mostly outdoors in a variety of temperature and weather conditions. The Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) travels throughout the State, primarily in an assigned area, and includes overnight stays of varying length and frequency. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or nights as needed to meet operational needs of the Unit.The essential functions of the Associate Safety Engineer (Amusement Rides) require the incumbent to be physically agile, perform work duties in a variety of environments including extreme heat, extreme cold, working at height and navigate various terrain obstacles including wet, icy, and other slippery surfaces. The incumbent will be required to climb structures to access areas for inspection. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and structures. Will be required to participate in work that requires the use of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts or other similar types of equipment needed for access. Must be able to navigate confined areas, crawl spaces, and other areas such as tubes, pits, passages, and shafts. May be required to travel out of state to attend work related meetings, training or other functions.Special RequirementsMust take and pass the California Qualified Safety Inspector (QSI) Examination to obtain QSI Certification for Permanent Amusement RidesApplication InstructionsCompleted 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: 6/15/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals 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).How To ApplyComplete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Industrial RelationsCert Mailing Address SacramentoAttn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit1416 9th Street, 13th FloorSacramento , CA 95814Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Industrial RelationsCert Drop Off Address SacramentoPersonnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit1416 9th Street, 13th FloorSacramento , CA 9581408:00 AM - 04:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.