Housing Safety and Compliance Coordinator

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

10d•$5,877 - $8,561•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of HRL, this position serves as the Housing Safety and Compliance Coordinator for Housing and Residential Life. The position is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures to assure the safety of faculty, staff, and students, with respect to chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental and bio safety. This position is responsible for providing training to HRL Facilities staff including tracking their attendance and follow up with those employees not in attendance. Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of State and Federal safety and environmental health laws and codes, as well as CSULB policies.
Capable of managing hazardous materials and waste while supporting teaching and research activities in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Adept at planning and conducting complex health hazard investigations.
Analyzing situations to take effective action.
Evaluating current regulations to recommend necessary program changes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for engaging with individuals and groups.
Ability to work collaboratively with a highly diverse population is critical to enhancing program effectiveness and fostering cooperation.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
General knowledge of utilities and facility-related issues.
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."
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience required.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in safety and regulatory compliance in a comparable setting is required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in safety and regulatory compliance in a comparable setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, Revise, Rewrite, and Create Standard Operating Procedures related to EHS.
Develop safety-related policies and programs, standard operating procedures, "if and then".
Review and update existing policies and measures, as needed, ensuring compliance with legislation.
Investigate and document incidents, write reports, develop solutions to prevent.
Investigate near miss events.
Take action to correct problems regarding facility issues as related to health and safety (e.g. investigate reports of leaks, odors, unsafe or faulty equipment, lack of machine guards, student/faculty/staff compliance issues, etc.).
Meet with supervisor(s) to determine future needs with respect to safety and facility issues, and provide training as needed.
Develop and give general, remedial or specialized training to faculty, staff and students as needed.
Coordinate Emergency Evacuation Drills for Residence Hall Communities.
Provide Safety Data Sheets and/or Safety Data Sheet-type information upon request.