Safety Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.***
Working 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?
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Consultation Services, Process Safety Management and Engineering Services within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH or Cal/OSHA), the Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators) has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of the Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit and local Elevator Unit District Offices. The Principal Safety Engineer implements and participates in the development of the overall Division policies relating to matters involving safety engineering, inspection, and permitting of elevators and other conveyances, along with the certification of conveyance companies, conveyance mechanics, and conveyance inspectors. The Principal Safety Engineer supervises, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, evaluates, and reviews the work of staff members (Office Support [e.g., Office Assistant, and/or Office Technician], Management Services Technicians, Analyst I, Associate Safety Engineers (Elevators)) through subordinate supervisors, Senior Safety Engineers (Elevators), engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit's work. The Principal Safety Engineer is responsible for the training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision. The Principal Safety Engineer ensures that the Elevator Unit District Offices function and operate in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policies, and procedures and that staff promotes the DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. The Principal Safety Engineer sets priorities, evaluates performance of staff, and travels throughout the State.
There is only one (1) position that may be filled in either Arcadia, Oakland, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San José, or Santa Ana. Please see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations. If you are interested in more than one location, please submit an application to each job control.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for the Principal Safety Engineer (Elevators) 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=5421
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 - Elevator District Office - Arcadia
488 E Santa Clara St., Suite 206, Arcadia, CA 91006
Primarily working in an office that requires remaining in a prolonged stationary position using a personal computer and cell phone and frequently responding to telephone and email inquiries.
Traveling via private, state vehicle, or public transportation (e.g., automobile, airplane, etc.) including occasional overnight travel.
The position requires the ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time; enter/exit vehicles, may also conduct field work that consists of ascending/descending elevator hoist ways; accessing elevator car tops, machine rooms, elevator pits, and machinery spaces around elevators, escalators, and other conveyances; and transporting up to 25 lbs. of work equipment or materials.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PRINCIPAL SAFETY ENGINEER (ELEVATORS)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-529211
Position #(s):
400-443-3881-XXX
Working Title:
Principal Safety Engineer
Classification:
PRINCIPAL SAFETY ENGINEER (ELEVATORS) $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
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:
Los Angeles 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/
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: 9/3/2026
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: Human Resources/Certs 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
Human Resources/Certs 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 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.
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: Elevator Safety Orders and other applicable codes as it applies to conveyances under the jurisdiction of the Elevator Unit; operations, methods, equipment, and safety devices primarily applicable to the elevator and conveyance industry, research methodology and evaluation techniques as applied to safety engineering; principles of effective supervision and training; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Skills: proficient computer skills and with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required in preparation of general correspondence; excellent organizational skills insuring efficient tasking of work; excellent written and verbal communication skills with regard to Elevator Unit business.
Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of government agencies, stakeholders, and the public: analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k), 457, and ROTH IRA plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Military Leave
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Public Transit Subsidy
• And many more!

Visit www.calhr.ca.gov for a full list of 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 in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey
DIR Mission and Core Values
Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for