Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a wide variety of the most difficult and complex duties associated with achieving the goals of the Injury & Illness Prevention Program in accordance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Subchapter 7, Sections 3203 & 3204.
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Section Chief of the Statewide Infrastructure Support Services. The incumbent plans, conducts, and evaluates a comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety program to promote a safe working environment and a disaster prevention program. Implements, conducts, and evaluates health and safety-related training programs and is responsible for risk assessment of safety issues as they relate to and impact staff care, buildings, grounds, and occupants.
Candidates interested in this position are required to take the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Health and Safety Officer Exam” If you have not taken CDPHS’s Health and Safety Officer exam, please follow the link below:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8VAAB
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
About California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
