Housing Safety Officer

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

23h

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—one of the largest in the CSU system—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. Watch to learn more Job Summary Under the supervision of the Executive Director of HRL, this position serves as the Safety Officer for Housing and Residential Life. The Safety Officer 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

The ideal candidate must possess a thorough understanding of State and Federal safety and environmental health laws and codes, as well as CSULB policies, and be capable of managing hazardous materials and waste while supporting teaching and research activities in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
They should be adept at planning and conducting complex health hazard investigations, analyzing situations to take effective action, and evaluating current regulations to recommend necessary program changes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for engaging with individuals and groups, and the ability to work collaboratively with a highly diverse population is critical to enhancing program effectiveness and fostering cooperation.
Additionally, the candidate must be able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment and possess 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, five years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Policy Creation and Update - 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.
Inspections and Safety Review - Investigate and document incidents, write reports, develop solutions to prevent.
Also 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.
Training - 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

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day.
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position.
Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.