Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will perform technical office and field duties in programs related to asbestos / lead management, hazardous materials management, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and / or other related EHS work tasks.

Position incumbent will perform tasks under the supervision of the EHS Director or senior EHS personnel and support the implementation and management of the University Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) and other EHS programs and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Asbestos and Lead Management - Conducts sampling, reporting and data management of onsite and offsite University-owned building construction materials and environmental media (i.

e. air, soil and water) for asbestos content under the supervision of EHS Certified Asbestos Consultants (CAC).

Hazardous Material / Waste Management - Perform or assist with the compilation of data and information required for regulatory reporting, such as the annual Business Emergency Plan (BEP), EPA Biennial Hazardous Waste Report;

SCAQMD annual Emissions Report, and other required record-keeping and report generation.

• Occupational Safety Management - Assists the Occupational Safety Specialist and other University personnel with the coordination and implementation of the University IIPP and Occupational Safety Programs.
• Chemical Hygiene Program - Assist EHS and Department Safety Coordinators in the implementation of department Chemical Hygiene Plans and Laboratory Safety Manuals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Possess knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding chemical hygiene, occupational safety, hazardous materials / waste and asbestos / lead management and program implementation.

Demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills, and ability to use Windows-based software applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

Ability to create and assemble science-based reports with minimal supervision. Be medically cleared to wear a respirator, pass annual respirator fit tests;

safely lift 50 lbs.; maneuver 55-gallon drums weighing 300-500 lbs. using a hand truck or dolly; and maneuver 15-gallon polyethylene drums weighing 120-130 lbs.

short distances without a dolly.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree (preferably in Environmental Health / Science, Industrial Hygiene, Biological or Physical Sciences) or related field and four years of related experience required.

In lieu of an applicable degree, the candidate may demonstrate applicable experience on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and / or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking.

May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses / Certificates

• CA Driver's License required.
• Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Current United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Asbestos Building Inspector certification.
• Current CA Department of Health Services (DHS) Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor certification.
• Completion of 30-Hour Cal-OSHA Construction / General Industry Workplace Safety & Heath Training.
• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and / or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Classification

Administrative Analyst / Specialist - Exempt II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range : The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,273 - $9,537 per month.