California Department of Industrial Relations
Educational Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM)
California Department of Industrial Relations, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Educational Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM)
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Job Description And Duties
Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Pending CalHR approval*
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 general direction of the Deputy Chief of Health with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the Principal Safety Engineer (Service Staff) – Education Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM) plans, directs and oversees all activities of the Publication team, Training & Education team and Calico Laboratory team, also known as the Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU).
Oversees the entire process of creating and distributing published materials, including researching, writing, editing, designing, proofreading, and marketing; ensuring the final product is accurate, engaging and reaches the intended audience across various channels such as print or digital platforms; and coordinating with different contributors such as writers, designers, and printers to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Oversees the entire process of designing, developing, and delivering training to equip DOSH employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their work effectively, focusing on new hire onboarding, skill development, and ongoing professional development initiatives; and ensuring DOSH employees are properly trained to meet division goals and standards.
Oversees the entire process of maintaining and managing all laboratory equipment, including regular cleaning, calibration, repairs, inventory tracking, and ensuring the proper functioning of instruments to guarantee accurate results; handling the procurement of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations related to lab equipment usage, and training of program staff on proper equipment usage.
The EPTSM supervises Senior Safety Engineers, Associate Safety Engineers, AGPA, and OT; manages the EPTSU activities and projects to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality; represents the EPTSU in public meetings and with stakeholders; updates the Deputy Chief of Health and executive leadership on the units’ progress, success and challenges and coordinates and serves as the training committee chairperson.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
249.9
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
Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU)
1750 Howe Ave. Suite 430. Sacramento, CA 95825 .
The work will primarily occur indoors in a large, modern, pleasant office environment in a building where access is achieved by elevator. The office environment will consist of cubicles, small offices, and file storage areas. The CALICO laboratory also contains laboratory and warehouse areas. The work will involve use of typical office tools such as computers, telephones, printers, scanners, staplers and filing apparatus. The work will involve exposure to typical office noise, low levels of calibration chemicals and chemical residuals on used equipment, extensive time spent in a stationary position, and repetitive movement involving personal computers, telephones and other equipment. The work will involve frequent interaction with coworkers.
Work will require travel elsewhere in the state to training facilities and other workplaces (e.g. healthcare, manufacturing or construction job sites). Field work could involve significantly different conditions than described above, including exposure to hazards such as outdoor conditions in inclement weather, uneven terrain, heights, moving equipment, and biological, chemical and physical agents.
Required travel would occur via private vehicle, state vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) and could include overnight travel within California.
The incumbent may be required to participate in mandatory health testing, such as regular testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), in accordance with applicable DIR policies in effect.
Occasionally the PSE will have to speak or make presentations to large groups.
All DIR employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates respect for all employees and anyone they come into contact with during work hours, during work-related activities, and anytime they represent the Department. Additionally, all DIR employees are responsible for promoting a safe and secure work environment, free from discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct, or retaliation.
The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside of DOSH. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use the Internet, email, desktop applications and presentation software to complete assignments.
Special Requirements
Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments - Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. For a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.
Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins and size 12 Arial font. Questions are to be answered in numerical order. Ensure you include the question prior to your response. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered.
Describe your experience applying engineering principles to evaluate occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace. Include a specific example where your technical assessment led to significant improvements or regulatory action. Explain your role in developing or reviewing safety and health standards, technical guidance, or regulatory policy. How did you ensure scientific, technical, and legal accuracy? Describe your experience supervising, leading, or mentoring engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams. How did you ensure high-quality, consistent performance and foster professional growth? Describe a project where you led or contributed to interagency or stakeholder coordination. What was your role, and what were the outcomes?
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: 9/8/2025
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. Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.
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
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Educational Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM)
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California Department of Industrial Relations Educational Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Educational Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM)
role at
California Department of Industrial Relations Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. California Department of Industrial Relations provided pay range
This range is provided by California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Job Description And Duties
Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Pending CalHR approval*
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 general direction of the Deputy Chief of Health with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the Principal Safety Engineer (Service Staff) – Education Program and Technical Service Manager (EPTSM) plans, directs and oversees all activities of the Publication team, Training & Education team and Calico Laboratory team, also known as the Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU).
Oversees the entire process of creating and distributing published materials, including researching, writing, editing, designing, proofreading, and marketing; ensuring the final product is accurate, engaging and reaches the intended audience across various channels such as print or digital platforms; and coordinating with different contributors such as writers, designers, and printers to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Oversees the entire process of designing, developing, and delivering training to equip DOSH employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their work effectively, focusing on new hire onboarding, skill development, and ongoing professional development initiatives; and ensuring DOSH employees are properly trained to meet division goals and standards.
Oversees the entire process of maintaining and managing all laboratory equipment, including regular cleaning, calibration, repairs, inventory tracking, and ensuring the proper functioning of instruments to guarantee accurate results; handling the procurement of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations related to lab equipment usage, and training of program staff on proper equipment usage.
The EPTSM supervises Senior Safety Engineers, Associate Safety Engineers, AGPA, and OT; manages the EPTSU activities and projects to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality; represents the EPTSU in public meetings and with stakeholders; updates the Deputy Chief of Health and executive leadership on the units’ progress, success and challenges and coordinates and serves as the training committee chairperson.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
249.9
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
Educational Program and Technical Service Unit (EPTSU)
1750 Howe Ave. Suite 430. Sacramento, CA 95825 .
The work will primarily occur indoors in a large, modern, pleasant office environment in a building where access is achieved by elevator. The office environment will consist of cubicles, small offices, and file storage areas. The CALICO laboratory also contains laboratory and warehouse areas. The work will involve use of typical office tools such as computers, telephones, printers, scanners, staplers and filing apparatus. The work will involve exposure to typical office noise, low levels of calibration chemicals and chemical residuals on used equipment, extensive time spent in a stationary position, and repetitive movement involving personal computers, telephones and other equipment. The work will involve frequent interaction with coworkers.
Work will require travel elsewhere in the state to training facilities and other workplaces (e.g. healthcare, manufacturing or construction job sites). Field work could involve significantly different conditions than described above, including exposure to hazards such as outdoor conditions in inclement weather, uneven terrain, heights, moving equipment, and biological, chemical and physical agents.
Required travel would occur via private vehicle, state vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) and could include overnight travel within California.
The incumbent may be required to participate in mandatory health testing, such as regular testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), in accordance with applicable DIR policies in effect.
Occasionally the PSE will have to speak or make presentations to large groups.
All DIR employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates respect for all employees and anyone they come into contact with during work hours, during work-related activities, and anytime they represent the Department. Additionally, all DIR employees are responsible for promoting a safe and secure work environment, free from discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct, or retaliation.
The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels both within and outside of DOSH. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use the Internet, email, desktop applications and presentation software to complete assignments.
Special Requirements
Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments - Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. For a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.
Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins and size 12 Arial font. Questions are to be answered in numerical order. Ensure you include the question prior to your response. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered.
Describe your experience applying engineering principles to evaluate occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace. Include a specific example where your technical assessment led to significant improvements or regulatory action. Explain your role in developing or reviewing safety and health standards, technical guidance, or regulatory policy. How did you ensure scientific, technical, and legal accuracy? Describe your experience supervising, leading, or mentoring engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams. How did you ensure high-quality, consistent performance and foster professional growth? Describe a project where you led or contributed to interagency or stakeholder coordination. What was your role, and what were the outcomes?
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: 9/8/2025
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. Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.
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
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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