Maintenance Safety Officer
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under direction from the Maintenance Manager II, this position is responsible to research and address safety and health issues raised by Maintenance employees and provide reports to management; serve on various multi-disciplinary committees; perform field safety reviews; attend tailgate safety meetings; act as safety representative for Maintenance in the planning phase for project development; incumbent must possess knowledge of the Caltrans training process including the Learning Management System (LMS), Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS) for proper safety charging practices; investigate accidents and participate on Accident Review Teams, and Levels of Service (LOS). Incumbent will present safety-related training to maintenance personnel. The ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position requires extensive travel throughout the assigned area, in addition to occasional travel to other parts of District 03 and elsewhere in the State. Emergency response and work at night and weekends will be required as needed. While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee will be required to travel district wide, work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold. May perform work requiring irregular hours, including night shifts, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is on call for and respond to incidents involving Maintenance personnel.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Knowledge: Must have a thorough and practical work and technical knowledge of the work performed by maintenance personnel; the Integrated Maintenance Management System, rules, regulations and procedures for the procurement of materials, goods, and services; rules and regulations of personnel administration and accounting; and principles of effective supervision and personnel practices. Must be thoroughly competent in the use of the English language, mathematics, public speaking, and written communication. Must understand and use computers in the conduct of official business. Must have working competency in word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail systems. Will require written and personal contact with all levels of maintenance management. Incumbent must have an ability to coordinate activities with other functional units, Caltrans Districts, State and Federal agencies.
Abilities: The incumbent must possess knowledge of the Caltrans training process including mandatory and job required training for field and office staff which includes scheduling, enrolling, documenting attendances and input into the Learning Management System (LMS). Knowledge of the various databases is necessary for successful job performance. Databases include Microsoft Access, IMMS, LOS, LMS, etc.
Analytical: The incumbent must have the ability to utilize a variety of analytical techniques to respond to complex maintenance, operational, and safety issues centered in this unit. Incumbent must have the ability to make value judgments in recommending priorities and resources.
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:
Zoe Frey
(916) 654-4385
Zoe.Frey@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rosalinda Andrade
(530) 720-3234
Rosalinda.Andrade@dot.ca.gov
