Safety Specialist

Overview

Safety Specialist at University of California, Riverside. The Safety Specialist collaborates with campus units to administer EH&S compliance programs, perform routine and impromptu audits, provide training and outreach, apply technical knowledge in campus EH&S issues, and ensure procedures are properly followed. The role supports a comprehensive and holistic safety program by serving as a safety liaison to multiple departments and working with EH&S subject matter experts, Risk and Insurance Management, Occupational Health, Office of Emergency Management and Training. Applicants must have current work authorization. UC Riverside does not sponsor employment visas for staff. All University employees must comply with applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus units and departmental staff in the administration of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) compliance programs and delivery of EH&S services.
• Oversee the administration of EH&S programs; perform routine and impromptu audits of campus work locations; provide training and outreach; apply technical knowledge in EH&S issues and ensure procedures are followed.
• Follow up with EH&S leadership and campus management as appropriate.
• Serve as a safety liaison to multiple departments to ensure strong safety programs across the campus.
• Work with EH&S subject matter experts, Risk and Insurance Management, Occupational Health, Office of Emergency Management and Training to maintain a comprehensive safety program.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify trends and offer solutions to complex safety issues.

Qualifications / Requirements

Other Information

The full salary range for the position is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. The expected pay scale is $73,600 - $106,600 annually. Salary offers are based on education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business needs. Federal, state, or local directives may impose additional requirements. Applicants must have current work authorization; UC Riverside does not sponsor employment visas for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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