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SBT Global, Inc.

Safety Manager (OSHA 30)

Lansing, MI · On-site

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. * Lead employee safety orientation, OSHA training, toolbox talks, and ongoing ...

SBT Global, Inc.

Safety Manager (OSHA 30)

Lansing, MI · On-site

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. * Lead employee safety orientation, OSHA training, toolbox talks, and ongoing ...

SBT Global, Inc.

Safety Manager (OSHA 30)

Lansing, MI · On-site

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. * Lead employee safety orientation, OSHA training, toolbox talks, and ongoing ...

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How much do osha investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for osha investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OSHA Investigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an OSHA Investigator, you need a strong understanding of occupational safety regulations, investigative techniques, and typically a background in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Familiarity with safety inspection tools, incident reporting systems, and certifications such as OSHA training courses are often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help investigators gather facts and interact with employers and workers. These competencies are crucial for accurately identifying workplace hazards, enforcing compliance, and promoting safer work environments.

Can you be an OSHA inspector without a degree?

OSHA inspectors typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, but a college degree in safety, health, or a related field can improve job prospects. Relevant experience, certifications such as the OSHA Outreach Training Program, and knowledge of safety regulations are also important for becoming an OSHA inspector.

What is the difference between Osha Investigator vs Occupational Health and Safety Specialist?

AspectOsha InvestigatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialist
Required CredentialsTypically OSHA training, safety certificationsSafety certifications, sometimes OSHA training
Work EnvironmentInvestigates workplace safety violations, onsite inspectionsPrevention, compliance, training in various workplaces
Employer & Industry UsageOSHA agencies, government rolesPrivate companies, consulting firms, industries
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Osha Investigators focus on enforcing OSHA regulations through inspections and investigations, often working for government agencies. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists work proactively to develop safety programs, conduct training, and ensure compliance within organizations. While both roles require safety knowledge and certifications, Investigators primarily conduct enforcement activities, whereas Specialists focus on prevention and safety management.

What are some common challenges OSHA Investigators face when conducting workplace inspections?

OSHA Investigators often encounter challenges such as resistance from employers or employees, incomplete or inaccurate record-keeping, and navigating complex regulatory requirements. They must balance thoroughness with efficiency, ensuring all potential hazards are identified while minimizing disruption to the workplace. Investigators also need strong communication skills to clearly explain safety regulations and recommendations, and sometimes manage confrontational situations with tact and professionalism.

Is it hard to become an OSHA inspector?

Becoming an OSHA inspector requires a combination of relevant education, such as a background in safety, health, or engineering, and work experience in occupational safety. Candidates often need to pass written exams and demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations, with some positions requiring specialized certifications or training. The process can be competitive and involves meeting specific qualification standards set by OSHA or related agencies.

What does an OSHA investigator do?

An OSHA investigator conducts inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations. They review safety protocols, examine workplace conditions, and may issue citations or fines for violations. Investigators often use inspection tools and require knowledge of OSHA standards to protect worker safety.

How much does an OSHA rep make?

An OSHA investigator's salary typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and level of certification. They often work in safety inspection environments and may require knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols.
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Infographic showing various Osha Investigator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.
Special Investigator

Special Investigator

Department of Industrial Relations

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$5.5K - $9.0K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.***
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, resides in the DIR. Cal/OSHA protects and improves the health and safety of working people in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways by setting and enforcing standards; providing outreach, education, and assistance, and Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals. The Bureau of Investigations is a unit within Cal/OSHA. The Bureau investigates violations of standards, orders, or special orders in which there has been a fatality or a serious injury or illness. The Bureau also directs investigations when DOSH's civil compliance staff makes a request for prosecution. For any case in which the Bureau is required to conduct an investigation and in which serious injury or death has occurred, the Bureau refers the results of the investigation to the appropriate prosecuting authority with jurisdiction over appropriate action, unless the evidence of a violation of the law is insufficient.
Come to a place that values integrity, professional development, and a team atmosphere. Cal/OSHA's Bureau of Investigations is looking for talented, independent, and creative individuals to serve as investigators in one of several of our offices located around the state. Special investigators independently conduct sensitive, complex criminal field investigations of industrial homicides for referral to local prosecuting authorities. Special Investigators respond to fatal incident scenes at factories, construction sites and other places of employment throughout the State of California, including those with the most complex operations and greatest hazards. Incumbents also conduct investigations related to violations of occupational safety and health standards to determine violations of criminal laws. Individuals appointed to this classification perform a variety of duties, such as processing, preserving and collecting evidence, obtaining statements from witnesses, victims and suspects; and preparing cases, including identifying suspects, recommending charges, and collecting supporting evidence.
***BOI is looking to fill one Special Investigator position in Santa Ana and one Special Investigator position in Riverside. If you are interested in more than one location, please apply to each specific job control in CalCareers.***
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Special Investigator 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:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2740
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 .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Bureau of Investigations - Riverside Office
3737 Main Street, Suite 201 Riverside, CA. 92501
The incumbent works a minimum of 40 hours a week, over 50% in the field, which may require driving long distances at various hours of the day and night, bending, stooping, walking and carrying investigative equipment and evidence. Incumbent priorities may quickly change due to the need to respond to fatal incidents. Incumbents, at incident scenes, are exposed to loud noises, dust, construction/manufacturing equipment, hazardous environments, bodily fluids, body parts, and deceased victims. While in the office, incumbents are in an air conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, in a cubicle with artificial lighting. This position requires instate travel, including one to three overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of the Department.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-525237
Position #(s):
400-429-8612-XXX
Working Title:
Special Investigator
Classification:
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR $5,528.00 - $6,863.00 A
$6,310.00 - $8,217.00 B
$6,924.00 - $9,037.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
  • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
A writing sample must be submitted. The sample should be an investigative report and should be no longer than 10 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 10 pages, you may provide the first 10 pages only.)
Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
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: 8/7/2026
Who May Apply
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).
How To Apply
Complete 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 Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The 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 required and must be included.
  • Other -
    Writing Sample - Investigative Report: A writing sample must be submitted. The sample should be an investigative report and should be no longer than 10 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 10 pages, you may provide the first 10 pages only.) Applications received without the writing sample will not be considered.
  • Other - Cover Letter
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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Knowledge of investigative techniques used to independently conduct complex investigations including obtaining recorded interviews, securing and processing evidence to ensure admissibility in Criminal court proceedings.
  • Knowledge of English rules of grammar, reading and comprehension to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Skilled in attentive listening to elicit relevant information, interviewing and/or interrogation techniques.
  • Ability to comprehend and apply written laws, regulations, applicable case law, policies, and codes related to civil and/or criminal prosecutions.
  • Ability to independently evaluate cases, develop, organize and prioritize short- and long-range goals to complete investigations in a timely manner.
  • Ability to act independently with minimal supervision and quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to use various software programs, laptop, camera, measuring devices, and office equipment.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
  • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Paid Sick & Vacation
  • Retirement (CalPERS)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401 (k) & 457 plans
  • Military Leave
  • Longevity Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • ScholarShare/529 College Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement
  • Group Legal Services

And many more! Visit www.calhr.ca.gov for a full list available benefits!
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently i

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