This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring that the Department’s employee Health and Safety (H&S) program is implemented and followed by promoting an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), ergonomics program, respiratory protection program, and first aid program.
The Associate Industrial Hygienist (AIH) implements Department-wide H&S programs and policies, and performs the more difficult investigations and inspection activities for the purpose of identifying, addressing, and preventing workplace hazards. The AIH also ensures that workplaces are in compliance with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs workplace health and safety standards. This role requires collaboration with all levels of management through the department to provide oversight, identify occupational health hazards, and implement remedial actions to mitigate risks effectively.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (461689) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Statement of Qualifications
Your SOQ must be typed and include your name and Job Control Number in the top. Please also include the questions and numbered appropriately in your response. The SOQ should be no more than two pages in length, typed in Arial font, and must address the following questions.
What is your experience with implementing or developing an ergonomic program?
What is your experience with implementing or developing a respiratory protection program?
What is your experience with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, and the role you served to ensuring compliance with these regulation in the workplace?
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:
Excellent customer services skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to analyze data with attention to detail
Ability to work with a team environment, maintaining work relations with internal and external stakeholder
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.