Health and Safety Specialist (Assistant Industrial Hygienist)

Job Description and Duties The Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks an Assistant Industrial Hygienist (IH) to function as the Assistant Health and Safety Officer. Join a committed and capable workforce doing important work to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend. Our workforce accomplishes this mission in fields, rivers, helicopters, boats, patrol vehicles, and on the ocean, creating challenges in keeping them safe and healthy. The Assistant IH reports to the Manager (Supervisor I) of the Risk and Operations Management (ROM) Unit of the Organizational Development Branch (ODB) and receives technical guidance from the Chief Health and Safety Officer (Associate Industrial Hygienist). The Assistant IH will conduct health and safety work site evaluations, collaborate with and empower regional safety committees, perform ergonomic evaluations, and develop and deliver training to staff and supervisors to improve health and safety of department employees. The ODB consists of three units: ROM, the Office of Training and Development, and the Workforce and Strategic Planning Unit. The staff in the Branch are highly engaged and top performers, who support each other and collaborate well. If you are looking for a dynamic team environment to accomplish your professional goals-this may be the job you’ve been waiting for! Please see the duty statement for more details. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Link to Assistant Industrial Hygienist Exam: Exam Bulletin | CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration. The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). 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: Ability to analyze situations accurately, derive recommendations, and take effective and appropriate action; prepare clear and concise reports utilizing appropriate industrial hygiene or business styles as required; lead complex projects; communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally whether that is in person, in front of a large group, or in writing; facilitate meetings and teams; make presentations or provide training to others, at all levels of the organization; perform effectively as an internal consultant, including intake/assessment, collaboration in developing recommendations, and implementation and evaluation; address organizational challenges using the problem-solving model, with emphasis on problem identification/root cause and use of data; adapt to and lead change; think strategically as well as attend to details; plan, organize, and complete tasks on time; perform effectively in a team environment, act independently, apply sound judgment in decision making, provide and receive feedback positively, and operate with professional tact and courtesy.