SENIOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

$10,630.00 - $14,203.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026 Under the direction of the Division of Engineering Services Chief of Staff, the Senior Industrial Hygienist (Sr IH) leads strategic improvements to the Statewide Laboratory Safety Program (SLSP), coordinating with stakeholders across Caltrans. The Sr. IH Specialist, serves as the SLSP’s technical lead, overseeing policies on lab safety practices, CalOSHA compliance, hazardous waste, and chemical hygiene. The incumbent also drives updates to the Caltrans Laboratory Safety Manual and Lab Chemical Hygiene Plan while supporting SLSP operations, including records management, quality assurance, and lab oversight. 59-27-0038/JC-529663 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Industrial Hygienist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Working Conditions Position located at1801 30th St Sacramento, CA 95816. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. While at the base of operation, the Senior will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting and sit for long periods of time. The Senior will have to move about testing laboratories and be exposed to heavy objects, dust, dirt, noise, and chemical odors. The Senior will be required to travel and work outdoors, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Occasionally may be required to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Work hours may extend beyond the normal 8-hour day or 40-hour workweek. Will be required to travel and drive a motor vehicle. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required. As a statewide organization, DES adjusts to periods of fluctuation workload to successfully deliver projects. May work around bulky/heavy materials and equipment used in the vicinity of inspection areas. May also be exposed to motoring public. DES employees may be given temporary assignments on DES projects throughout the state as workload demands. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a Statement ofQualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves asdocumentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and conciselyin writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include andcomplete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered andin disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered andaddressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, nomore than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. SOQ Questions 1. Describe your experience in effect 2. Describe your experience in responding to and mitigating safety, including laboratory safety, issues. 3. Describe your experience in implementing safety, including laboratory safety, initiatives. 4. Describe your experience in leading team to accomplish safety, including laboratory safety, objectives. Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must includeyour unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original,or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required uponappointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide atranscript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visiteither of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers 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. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Shirley Panugaling View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position. NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr