Overview
Senior Policy Investigator Jobs in Sacramento, USA at California Correctional Health Care Services
This is statewide recruitment. Reporting location will be the closest OEIS office to the selected candidate’s residence.
Sacramento: 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814
Oakland Office: 555 12th Street, Suite 425, Oakland, CA 94607
LA Office: 3950 Paramount Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CA 90712
This position is an office-centered position with 3 or more days a week in the office or in the field. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Under the direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert in Dig Safe Act compliance and excavation safety by independently conducting complex investigations of excavation-related damage incidents and complaints; interpreting and applying applicable statutes, regulations, and industry practices; and preparing investigative findings and enforcement recommendations for consideration by the Contractors State License Board, the California Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Key Responsibilities:
– Conduct comprehensive investigations of underground incidents, equipment failures, and safety concerns.
– Collect, analyze, and interpret data from monitoring systems, logs, sensors, and field observations.
– Perform root-cause analyses using established investigative frameworks.
– Interview witnesses, excavators, operators, and other stakeholders.
– Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible investigative reports.
– Identify systemic safety issues and p ropose corrective actions.
– Participate in safety audits, field inspections, risk assessments, and trend analysis.
– Maintain strict adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and evidence-handling protocols.
– Conduct Education and outreach activities and providing expert guidance to promote compliance with the Dig Safe Act.
Travel is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Travel it will be performed up to 50 % of the time.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for applicants residing in California, in accordance with Government Code Section 14200 and the Department’s current telework policy. A hybrid schedule typically includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of two days per week; however, the specific number of in-office days and the overall telework schedule are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Department based on operational needs, policy changes, or direction from State leadership.
Employees may be required to report to their designated work location with minimal notice. Telework does not alter the terms and conditions of employment, essential job functions, or compliance with departmental policies .
Minimum Requirements You will find the
Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-515596
Position #(s):
-001
Working Title:
Senior Policy Investigator
Classification:
ANALYST III $6,623.00 – $8,290.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and…
Title: Senior Policy Investigator
Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: Sacramento, USA
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