Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

• • Position Summary
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    Classified as: Environmental Health and Safety Professional I
    
    

    Full-time temporary position available on or after October 12, 2026 for Safety and Risk Management. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
    
    This position’s responsibilities are carried out under direct supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing entry-level professional duties in support of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs within the Department of Safety & Risk Management. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety programs, conducting routine inspections, assisting with hazard and risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, maintaining compliance records, collecting and compiling environmental health and safety data, assisting with safety training and outreach activities, and applying established federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent collaborates with campus departments and assists senior environmental health and safety professionals in promoting regulatory compliance and a safe and healthy learning and work environment. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and compliance with established policies and procedures. 
    
    

  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Supports the implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, systems, procedures, and training activities in assigned program areas.
    • Assists senior environmental health and safety professionals with implementing program activities and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Assists with developing and updating environmental health and safety training materials and educational resources.
    • Assists with conducting routine safety orientations and program-specific training using established materials and guidance.
    • Participates in environmental health and safety outreach and engagement activities that promote a culture of safety and well-being within the university community.
    • Collaborates with campus departments and CSU stakeholders to support environmental health and safety initiatives and regulatory compliance. 
    • Assists with routine activities supporting assigned environmental health and safety program areas.
    • Applies applicable federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards during assigned work.
    • Maintains environmental health and safety records, databases, permits, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
    • Collects and compiles environmental health and safety data, program metrics, and compliance information to prepare routine reports. 
    • Assists with monitoring environmental health and safety activities and reports issues or concerns to senior environmental health and safety professionals.
    • Documents environmental health and safety inspection, investigation, and compliance activities using established procedures.
    • Assists with preparing routine environmental health and safety reports as requested.
    • Assists with conducting routine inspections of university facilities, laboratories, shops, equipment, and work areas using established environmental health and safety procedures.
    • Assists with hazard and risk assessments to identify potential environmental health and safety concerns.
    • Documents inspection findings and monitors the status of assigned corrective actions for follow-up.
    • Supports investigations of incidents, injuries, complaints, and near-misses by gathering information, documenting findings, and preparing reports for review.
    • Applies applicable federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety regulations, policies, procedures, and standards during assigned work.
    • Responds to routine environmental health and safety service requests and provides guidance using established policies and procedures.
    • Performs routine hazardous waste coordination activities and conducts inspections of hazardous waste accumulation areas in accordance with established procedures.
    • Calibrates, maintains, and inventories environmental health and safety monitoring equipment following standard operating procedures.
    • Assists with emergency response activities and performs assigned responsibilities during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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