Housing Safety and Compliance Coordinator
About The Position
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
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.
- Ability to analyze situations to take effective action.
- Ability to evaluate 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.
Benefits
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
- 14 paid holidays
- 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan
- Voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans
- Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit
- Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
