Environmental Health & Safety Manager
About the role
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.
Essential Responsibilities
- Policies and Coordination of Tasks:
- Hazardous Communications, Ergonomics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety, Fall Protection, and Forklift Training.
- Safety Training and Compliance:
- Laboratory safety, general workplace safety, compliance with environmental regulations, and hazardous waste disposal.
- Inspections and Audits:
- Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms, AEDs, First Aid kits, Campus Blue Light poles.
- Ergonomic Assessments and Budget Management.
Experience and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the safety or health fields.
- Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of all applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA and Air Quality Standards and Administrative practices as they may relate to Saint Mary's College, or ability to learn them within six months of hire.
- General knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to follow Saint Mary’s Employee Handbook.
- Basic understanding of laws and regulations applicable to the Environmental Health and Safety field in California.
Benefits
The College Offers a Range Of Medical Plan Options To Allow Employees To Select Coverage That Best Meets Their Individual And Family Needs. Plan Offerings May Include PPO medical plansHMO medical plansHigh Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), where applicable Specific carriers and plan designs are outlined in the annual open enrollment materials. Eligible Dependents Eligible Dependents May Include A legally married spouseA state-registered domestic partnerQualifying children up to age 26 Dependent eligibility is subject to plan terms and required documentation.
Application Review & Recruitment Timeline
This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on July 17, 2026 . To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application before this date. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of July 27, 2026 . Additional application materials may be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Supplemental Information
Please upload your responses to the following questions as a separate document along with your resume. Use clear, specific examples from your experience, including your role, actions taken, and outcomes where applicable. Responses will be used to evaluate your qualifications and fit for the position.
Important Notice
All benefits, policies, and programs described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Participation and eligibility are governed by official plan documents, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws.