Environmental Health and Safety Manager

CSU Careers • Bakersfield, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Safety and Risk Management, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading EHS staff in the campus-wide administration of all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves applying a technical EHS understanding in contributing to developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS policies and procedures in the areas of occupational safety, food safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous material spill response, radiation safety, biological safety, chemical safety, construction safety management, and student safety. The EHS Manager works collaboratively with various departments to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective measures aimed at minimizing risks and promoting a culture of safety across the campus.

Requirements

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in health & safety, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the development of environmental, health, and safety with at least two (2) years supervising or leading a team of professional staff.
• LICENSES – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire: 40-hour Hazardous Waste Worker (HazWOPER) certification 30- hour Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance training Asbestos Management Planner/Building Inspector Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 800 certifications
• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) – Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• General knowledge of safety, health, and environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and national standards relating to applicable areas of Environmental Health, including DOT, OSHA, HAZMAT, and NFPA.
• General knowledge of safety system, risk minimization, and insurance provisions.
• Ability to interface with the following agencies: Cal OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State Fire Marshal’s Office, County Health Department, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, local fire departments and hazard response teams, California State University Risk Management Association/Auxiliary Organization Risk Management Association (CURMA/AORMA), Ability to interface with and be a resource for all organizations on the main campus and auxiliaries.
• Familiarity with and ability to participate in emergency responses.
• Knowledge of Campus Emergency Operations Center.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to handle situations calmly and effectively while making informed decisions.
• Ability to assist with the development and implementation of strategic planning processes and and participate in shared governance.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate staff to perform successfully and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing or leading a team and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs.
• May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health & safety, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• Prior experience directing and managing a safety, risk, and environmental health program within a large, complex organization, preferably higher education.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Associate in risk management for Public Entities (ARM – P)
• Asbestos Contract Supervisor, Asbestos Project Designer
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All Hazards Safety Officer
• Certified US Export Control Officer (CUSECO)
• Demonstrate skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

Responsibilities

• EHS Program Management/Development Assist in the development of and management of all aspects related to EHS programs, under the direction of the Director.
• Apply technical knowledge of EHS to ensure programs remain evergreen and relevant including but not limited to: IIPP, LOTO, hazardous waste, APSA, HazCom, radiation safety, and biosafety.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure EHS programs are all-encompassing of the organization’s activities.
• Complete needs assessments to identify gaps and determine current needs within the organization.
• Perform regulatory reviews to identify all relevant federal, state, and local regulations that apply to the campus.
• Participate in hazard identification as part of the risk assessment to incorporate findings into EHS programs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of existing safety programs and policies and identify and recommend areas for enhancement in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with other departments and lead or participate in cross-functional teams and committees focused on environmental health and safety initiatives.
• Lead and supervise an EHS team by providing direction, managing workloads, and assigning priorities.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff as needed.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Conduct performance evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and recognize outstanding contributions.
• Collaborate with team members to establish team goals and objectives in alignment with department’s overall vision.
• Address and resolve conflicts and mediate issues within the team and between stakeholders, working with the Director as needed.
• Serve as a Safety Officer for the University Incident Command System (ICS) under a declared and/or mobilized university emergency/disaster scenario, reporting to the Incident Commander and/or their designee.
• Ensure excellent customer service in environmental health and safety.
• In coordination with the Director, provide strategic guidance and recommendations to university leadership by offering technical expertise related to EHS strategies, policy development, and collaboration to align safety initiatives with broader institutional objectives.
• Help establish measurable goals and performance indicators to track the effectiveness of safety initiatives.
• Provide functional oversight for campus environmental health, and safety by supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a strategic plan to enhance and promote a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Recommend and contribute to the creation of long-term safety vision, objectives, and operational plans aligned with the university’s mission and values.
• Anticipate campus growth impact for the continued effectiveness of campus safety and risk.
• In coordination with the Director of SRM, forecast short and long-term operating budgets as well as special budget refunds from insurance dividends.
• Develop a comprehensive training matrix based on different employee groups that addresses identified needs including mandatory training, refresher courses, and specialized training for high-risk areas or roles.
• Identify and anticipate the organization’s training needs by reviewing job roles, risk assessments, incident reports, and compliance requirements.
• Identify specific training needs for different employee groups based on their roles and exposure to hazard.
• Act as a primary point of contact and main liaison between the organization and the regulatory inspectors including accompanying the inspectors during visits and providing requested documents.
• Perform self-directed jobsite audits and inspections to identify EHS deficiencies and work with appropriate stakeholders to correct.
• Oversee the incident investigation process, including development of effective corrective actions, involving the Director as necessary.

Benefits

• CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more!
• See our benefits website for additional information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees