Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS SPEC 3 RX)

About the Role

Under the general direction of the EH&S Environmental Services Manager, this position manages the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) compliance program and supports the hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs. Serves as a subject matter expert in the CUPA and asbestos/lead program. The Specialist will participate in the department daily and after-hours "on-call" team to provide technical information and response to the campus community.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Campus Hazardous Waste Management
• 25% - CUPA Program Management
• 20% - Asbestos/Lead Program
• 20% - Operations Support
• 5% - Controlled Substances Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training Certificate
• Valid CA commercial driver's license with HazMat endorsement or able to obtain commercial license with HazMat endorsement within 6 months
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental health, occupational health, environmental toxicology, biological sciences, public health, or similar discipline. Different academic backgrounds with relevant work experience will also be considered
• Experience conducting and coordinating audits, investigations, evaluations, and achieving necessary corrective action in a timely manner
• Experience interpreting Federal and State Regulations found in 10CFR, 49CFR, 40CFR, 8CCR, 17CCR, 22CCR, 24CCR, 26CCR, 13CCR, the California Vehicle Code, Hazardous Waste Operations policies/procedures, and the campus NRC Radioactive Materials License
• Experience in forklift operation, ability to drive a manual transmission truck, and to use a drum dolly and a variety of pumps for transferring liquids
• Demonstrate technical writing skills to develop detailed compliance reports, environmental assessment reports, and correspondence
• Skill to interpret new regulations and determine their applicability to campus operations, and devise strategies and procedures for compliance
• Communication (oral, written, presentation, documentation) and interpersonal skills, interact with customers, convey technical information in lay terms, interpret and advise on regulations and laws, conduct training and educational programs, and develop detailed compliance reports and correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential or have the experience and education to obtain the CHMM within 6 months
• Two to five years of relevant industrial hygiene experience with a focus on the following topics: Asbestos and lead industry (assessments, sampling, oversight, abatement, reporting, etc.), hazard assessments, and exposure sampling
• Skills to perform calculations for radioactive decay, package limits, disposal limits, toxicity of mixtures, and drum contents

Pay & Schedule

• Salary or Pay Range: $80,951.76/annually - $146,890.80/annually
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8AM - 5PM
• Location: Davis, CA
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy
• Valid CA driver's license required. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment
• Obtain Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Materials Endorsement within three months from date of hire and maintain throughout employment
• Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System
• This position involves Safety Sensitive Functions. This is a safety sensitive position and employment is contingent upon successful completion and maintenance of certification of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing program; employee will be placed on the random testing pool list for drug and alcohol testing
• Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions
• Position requires employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials, radioactive materials and/or infectious diseases are present
• Must be willing to perform assigned duties in BioSafety Level (BSL) 1 or 2 facility where non-human primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus
• Work occasional overtime
• No facial hair that would interfere with wearing respiratory protection
• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer

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