Environmental Specialist Jobs

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist assists the Director with developing, implementing, training, and maintaining programs that promote a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the public; protect the University against losses; and support compliance with University policies, Cal/OSHA requirements, and other applicable environmental and health rules, standards, regulations, and laws. The Specialist provides guidance, support, and direct services for the campus environmental, health, and safety program, supporting the University's teaching, service, and research mission. The position provides consultation and program support in hazardous materials and waste management, environmental compliance, food and sanitation compliance, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, fire safety, and life safety. Primary areas of responsibility include environmental compliance, food safety and sanitation, occupational safety, research safety, and laboratory safety. The Specialist advocates for the University, cultivates an active safety culture, and supports research in University laboratories and hazardous areas. This is a full-time, exempt position that will lead toward permanent status after successful completion of a probationary period. The position is required to work in person on campus.