Health And Safety Specialist Jobs in California

Health And Safety Specialist jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in construction, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and logistics, with openings at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior EHS manager. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where large employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, and Amazon have established California operations that require ongoing safety compliance staff. Demand is especially strong in specialists with expertise in Cal/OSHA compliance, hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerEnvironmental Resources Management
Top cityWalnut Creek, CA
Cities hiring47
Work type81% On-site
Top industryScience

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Zonberation Group
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Zonberation Group
Milpitas, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Exagen Inc.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Exagen Inc.
Vista, California
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Healthcare Administration
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$75k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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San Mateo Union High School District
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
San Mateo Union High School District
San Mateo, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Hexagon
Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Manager
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Hexagon
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Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Manager
Hexagon
Torrance, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$105k - $167k/yr
Six Sigma Certification
11-50

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Aluminum Precision Products
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - 1st Shift
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Aluminum Precision Products
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Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - 1st Shift
Aluminum Precision Products
Santa Ana, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$20.5 - $28.31/hr
501-1,000

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Health And Safety Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Walnut Creek
4 jobs
San Francisco
4 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Camarillo
2 jobs
Santa Ana
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Thousand Oaks
2 jobs
San Bernardino
2 jobs
City of Industry
2 jobs

Health And Safety Specialist Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Environmental Resources Management
Environmental Resources Management4 open roles
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente3 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Government & Public Sector

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in health and safety specialist jobs across California.

  • Familiarity with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California-specific compliance standards
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
  • Minimum two to five years of experience conducting workplace safety inspections and audits
  • Experience developing and delivering safety training programs for diverse employee populations
  • Proficiency with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements

Health And Safety Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a health and safety specialist in California?

Most California employers require at least a bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering, paired with field experience. California does not issue a state-level safety specialist license, but Cal/OSHA governs workplace safety statewide, and employers strongly favor candidates who hold or are pursuing the Board of Certified Safety Professionals credential, such as the Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional designation. Completing Cal/OSHA 30-hour training and gaining experience in a regulated California industry accelerates hiring.

Which companies hire health and safety specialists in California?

Employers hiring health and safety specialists in California right now include Environmental Resources Management, Kaiser Permanente, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of large construction contractors, aerospace manufacturers, healthcare systems, and tech campuses means consistent demand across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most health and safety specialist jobs?

Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most health and safety specialist openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its construction, entertainment production, and logistics sectors, the Bay Area sees demand from tech campuses and biotech facilities, and San Diego's concentration of defense contractors and life sciences companies sustains steady openings outside the two largest metros.

Are there remote health and safety specialist jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Most health and safety specialist work is inherently on-site, requiring physical inspections, walkthroughs, and direct interaction with workers and equipment. About 19% of health and safety specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on policy writing, compliance documentation, and EHS program management rather than frontline site work.

How can I get hired as a health and safety specialist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an environmental health and safety technician or safety coordinator role, which California construction firms, manufacturers, and hospital systems regularly post for candidates without deep experience. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente and county public health departments offer internship and early-career rotations in EHS. Earning the OSHA 10 or 30-hour construction or general industry card, completing a Cal/OSHA compliance course, or pursuing the Associate Safety Professional credential gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants without a full work history.

Where can I find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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