Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional III)

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners while supporting innovative learning and research spaces in a collaborative higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate environmental health and safety programs related to laboratory safety, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and PPE compliance.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, investigations, and compliance monitoring across laboratories, workshops, engineering spaces, and campus facilities.
• Manage chemical inventory oversight, environmental compliance activities, and safety documentation and reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs while partnering with campus stakeholders to support regulatory compliance and best practices.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A professional certification may be required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, compliance standards, and best practices, including Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety, and Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and implementing hazard mitigation strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering environmental health and safety policies, procedures, and training programs that support campus compliance and safety initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across diverse teams and presenting technical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Experience using environmental health and safety software and technology tools for compliance tracking, reporting, and program administration.
• Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and supporting a proactive, safety-focused environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.