DISTRICT MANAGER, DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

State of California•Sacramento, CA

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Regional Manager with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Process Safety Management Unit (PSM), the District Manager has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a DIR-DOSH Process Safety Management District Office without detailed supervision or review. The District Manager supervises, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, evaluates, and reviews the work of a multi-disciplinary staff composed of Office Support (e.g Office Technician), safety engineers and industrial hygienists, engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA Process Safety Management program. The District Manager is responsible for the training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision. The District Manager ensures that the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures and that staff promotes DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. The District Manager sets priorities, evaluates performance of all staff, and travels throughout an assigned area of the State. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this 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: District Manager: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1669 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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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.

Nice To Haves

A commitment to safe workplaces and to public service
Certification as a Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist
Experience in management
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Power Point
Principles and practices of safety engineering and industrial hygiene
State safety and health laws, the Safety and Health Rules and Orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and health and applicable provisions of the Labor Code and Health and Safety Codes
Basic legislation concerning the Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Purpose and function of the various components of the Cal/OSHA program
Methods and techniques used in health and safety inspections, accident investigation/inspections, accident prevention, consultation, training, and technical report writing
Methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety and health hazards
Methods of developing and presenting evidence in administrative and formal legal hearings
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures
Principles and practices of leadership and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly
Flexibility and Managing Uncertainty: Adjust thinking and behavior in order to adapt to changes in the job and work environment
Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identify information needed to clarify a situation, seeking that information from appropriate sources
Analytical Skills: Approaches problems using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach; weighs priorities and recognizes underlying issues
Communication Skills: Expresses oneself clearly in all forms (orally and in writing) of communication; gives feedback and is receptive to feedback received; knows that listening is essential; keeps others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate
Customer Focus: Considers, prioritizes, and takes action on the needs of both internal and external customers
Observant: Keenness of observation, tact, maturity and diplomacy when used to analyze situations, make recommendations and decisions
Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organizational skills in order to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a DIR-DOSH Process Safety Management District Office without detailed supervision or review
supervises, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, evaluates, and reviews the work of a multi-disciplinary staff composed of Office Support (e.g Office Technician), safety engineers and industrial hygienists, engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA Process Safety Management program
responsible for the training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision
ensures that the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR-DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures and that staff promotes DIR-DOSH Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
sets priorities, evaluates performance of all staff, and travels throughout an assigned area of the State