Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Job Description Primary Duties Operations and Compliance Manage Chemical, Biohazard, Sharps, and Universal Waste programs and coordinate with campus departments to ensure the programs are appropriately followed. Develops, implements, and maintains campus-wide environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory and institutional compliance. Coordinate with Directors of University Projects and Planning, Procurement, and Facilities Supervisors to address abatement concerns either during projects or work orders that may require outside contractors. Conducts routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments of laboratories, academic buildings, residence halls, and campus facilities. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and environmental protection standards. Investigates accidents, injuries, near-misses, and environmental incidents; determines root causes and recommends corrective actions. Maintains and evaluates safety systems and equipment to ensure proper function, compliance, and readiness (e.g., eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, alarms, ventilation systems). Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to compliance, inspections, training, and incident investigations. Emergency Preparedness Develop and update Emergency Procedures, Continuity of Operations Plans, Building Emergency Plans, Evacuation Maps, and other documents for emergency preparedness in collaboration with the Director of Campus Safety. Work with Director of Campus Safety and Human Resources to address safety concerns and training both with Facilities Management and campus wide. Conduct training and drills to prepare campus departments for emergency situations. Conduct regular inspections of campus safety systems such as AED’s, First Aid Kits, and Fire Extinguishers and replace/replenish as needed Communication & Strategy Establish and maintain communication channels with the campus and local community to assess needs and opportunities for EH&S standard operating procedures and training. Provide annual recommendations on controlled maintenance needs of state buildings to address safety, emergency preparedness/response, and accessibility concerns. Serve on campus committees such as the Campus Safety Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), to work with campus departments to create a safer campus. Ancillary Duties Assist Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management with other necessary duties that arise, to include the Parking Manager and Safety Compliance and Clery Manager. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree Excellent written and communication skills. Knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations. Ability to conduct and identify through risk assessment any environmental health or safety issues and offer solutions to mitigate liability and improve safety. Candidates should demonstrate experience in incident investigation, hazardous materials management, safety training, and compliance reporting. Experience working with regulatory agencies and maintaining safety documentation and records is also required. Preferred Qualifications ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 Candidates should possess strong knowledge of environmental health and safety principles, regulatory compliance standards, and risk management practices, including OSHA regulations, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness requirements applicable to higher education environments Preferred qualifications include experience conducting safety audits and risk assessments, managing laboratory and chemical safety programs, and leading incident investigations and root cause analyses. Familiarity with emergency preparedness planning, training development and delivery, and compliance monitoring of safety systems and equipment Additional Job Description Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position. Salary $65,000 to $71,000 Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on July 29th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled. About Colorado State University Pueblo Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs. CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center. At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life. Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical and prescription insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible benefit plan Basic term life insurance Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance Long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program Travel accident insurance Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance Annual and sick leave Retirement plans Employee and dependent tuition discounts State employee discounts via BenefitHub Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts. About Pueblo, Colorado The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries. CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check. The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate. Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at View email address on click.appcast.io. All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures). CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo’s success will be measured by the resilience, agility, and problem-solving abilities of our diverse student population and the ways in which our graduates are able to navigate work in a rapidly changing world. Current employees will need to apply for jobs in Workday.