California Department of Industrial Relations
Senior Industrial Hygienist - Supervisor
California Department of Industrial Relations, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Job Description And Duties
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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, workforce, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork, encourage collaboration and diversity, educate employers in best practices, and protect the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations.
Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Regional Manager in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Enforcement Branch, the Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) is responsible for performing the full range of first‑level supervisory industrial hygiene work in the Cal/OSHA program. The Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) has full oversight and responsibility of staff ranging from Junior to Associate Industrial Hygienists and Cal/OSHA Enforcement Inspectors and office support staff engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA program in an assigned DIR‑DOSH Compliance District Office. Responsibilities include training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision; ensuring the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR‑DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures; conducting specialized health inspections, health‑related accident/illness investigations, and other special assignments related to chemical, physical and biological hazards throughout the State.
Location There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Fremont or Foster City.
Working Conditions Working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions; working indoors at various workplaces; sitting at a desk; moving, walking and standing for extended periods; performing repetitive hand motions; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; climbing stairs and ladders; dressing appropriately for field work with personal protective equipment; traveling via private, state vehicle, or public transportation including overnight travel inside California may be required; have functional vision.
Special Requirements Possession of a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 1/8/2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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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, workforce, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork, encourage collaboration and diversity, educate employers in best practices, and protect the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations.
Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Regional Manager in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Enforcement Branch, the Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) is responsible for performing the full range of first‑level supervisory industrial hygiene work in the Cal/OSHA program. The Senior Industrial Hygienist (Supervisor) has full oversight and responsibility of staff ranging from Junior to Associate Industrial Hygienists and Cal/OSHA Enforcement Inspectors and office support staff engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA program in an assigned DIR‑DOSH Compliance District Office. Responsibilities include training, upward mobility, and maintaining discipline of employees under their supervision; ensuring the office functions and operates daily in accordance with DIR‑DOSH directives, rules, policy and procedures; conducting specialized health inspections, health‑related accident/illness investigations, and other special assignments related to chemical, physical and biological hazards throughout the State.
Location There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Fremont or Foster City.
Working Conditions Working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions; working indoors at various workplaces; sitting at a desk; moving, walking and standing for extended periods; performing repetitive hand motions; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; climbing stairs and ladders; dressing appropriately for field work with personal protective equipment; traveling via private, state vehicle, or public transportation including overnight travel inside California may be required; have functional vision.
Special Requirements Possession of a Certificate in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 1/8/2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Department of Industrial Relations by 2x.
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