Job Description

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, 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 Regional Manager (Statewide Agricultural Task Force and Outreach Manager) with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Enforcement Branch, the District Manager has full supervisory and oversight responsibility of a local (and in some cases, a Field office) DIR-DOSH Compliance 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, enforcement complaint analysts, safety engineers and industrial hygienists, engaged in the administration and implementation of the Cal/OSHA 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 the performance of all staff, and travels throughout an assigned area of the State.

***Multiple locations and positions are available. Please see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations and positions. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application for each specific job control.***

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:

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  e  to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This job is located at:

Cal/OSHA – Agricultural Enforcement Task Force District Office - Bakersfield
7718 Meany Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308.

This location, includes but not limited to, serving Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

***If you are also interested in working in other locations, you must submit an application to each job control.

Primarily the work will be in an office environment working indoors 8 hours or more per day, sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for extended periods of time; Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset; Sitting for extended periods, during meetings, trainings, or workplace inspections; Perform repetitive hand motion, simple grasping, fine finger manipulation, pushing and pulling with right and left hands; Reaching (above and below shoulder level); Moving/walking and standing for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, on slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain; Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and twisting. Some work will be at a field site that has the potential for exposures to safety and health hazardous substances, and may involve, working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold);move and transport up to 50 pounds of equipment or work related materials; Climbing up and down/balancing stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes; Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.); Have functional vision; Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel may be required.

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:

• 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
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and car insurance

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 for a full list of available benefits!

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

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

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