Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Administrator I)

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Administrator I)

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A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Work type : Management (MPP)

Location : San Diego

Categories : MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Environmental Health and Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Join Our Team as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at SDSU!

Are you passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment? San Diego State University (SDSU) is looking for a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Safety : Conduct water intrusion / mold assessments, indoor air quality evaluations, and manage asbestos, lead, and crystalline silica programs.
• Exposure Monitoring : Oversee chemical and noise exposure assessments to ensure a safe campus environment.
• Program Support : Assist with medical surveillance, safety training, job hazard assessments, workshop safety inspections, and personal protective equipment management.
• Policy Development : Work closely with EH&S staff to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Compliance Assurance : Help assess and ensure campus compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

Position Information :

• Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or STEM related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental control, occupational safety, or other general health and safety disciplines.

Key Qualifications :

• Experience performing industrial hygiene evaluations, indoor air quality, mold and asbestos evaluations, and personal protective equipment recommendations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations including but not limited to Cal / OSHA CCR Title 8 Regulations and OSHA CFR Title 29 Part 1910.

Licenses and Certifications :

May be obtained within one year of employment :

Certifications that include training in exposure assessments, hazard assessments, and occupational safety.

Compensation and Benefits :

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes :

• Extensive Leave benefits : 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
• Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
• An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee;
• California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.

Anticipated hiring range : $76,000 - $80,000 annually.

Diversity and Community at SDSU :

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.

Supplemental Information :

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 30, 2024.

To receive full consideration, apply by September 29, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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