Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional III)
About The Position
San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to help advance environmental health and safety programs across the Calexico and Brawley campuses. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners while supporting innovative learning and research spaces in a collaborative higher education environment. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supports a broad range of environmental health and safety programs, including laboratory safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, chemical inventory oversight, indoor air quality, and safety training. This position serves as a campus resource on health and safety practices, helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while contributing to a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and solutions-oriented professional who enjoys variety in their work, building strong partnerships, and supporting meaningful programs that positively impact the campus community. This position will work onsite at SDSU Imperial Valley (Calexico, CA).
Requirements
- Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, compliance standards, and best practices, including Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety, and Industrial Hygiene programs.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and implementing hazard mitigation strategies.
- Experience developing and delivering environmental health and safety policies, procedures, and training programs that support campus compliance and safety initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across diverse teams and presenting technical information in a clear and accessible manner.
- Experience using environmental health and safety software and technology tools for compliance tracking, reporting, and program administration.
- Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and supporting a proactive, safety-focused environment.
- Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER (or able to obtain one within 6 months of hire)
- ASP, CSP, CHMM Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related STEM field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following areas: Laboratory safety inspections, Workshop safety inspections, Safety Training, Chemical inventory, Hazardous and Biohazardous waste management, Fume Hood certification, Indoor air quality, Mold/water intrusion assessments, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) support, and Ergonomic evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate environmental health and safety programs related to laboratory safety, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and PPE compliance.
- Conduct inspections, assessments, investigations, and compliance monitoring across laboratories, workshops, engineering spaces, and campus facilities.
- Manage chemical inventory oversight, environmental compliance activities, and safety documentation and reporting.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs while partnering with campus stakeholders to support regulatory compliance and best practices.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
