This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a wide variety of the most difficult and complex duties associated with achieving the goals of the Injury & Illness Prevention Program in accordance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Subchapter 7, Sections 3203 & 3204.
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Section Chief of the Statewide Infrastructure Support Services. The incumbent plans, conducts, and evaluates a comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety program to promote a safe working environment and a disaster prevention program. Implements, conducts, and evaluates health and safety-related training programs and is responsible for risk assessment of safety issues as they relate to and impact staff care, buildings, grounds, and occupants.
The following link will take you to the Health and Safety Officer examination bulletin. The next cut off date for the exam is 8/01/2024.
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/HR/Documents/Health%20and%20Safety%20Officer%20-%20February%202024.pdf
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.