Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job no: 560872
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

• Position Summary
• Classified as:Environmental Health and Safety Professional I
  

  Full-time temporary position available on or after October 12, 2026 for Safety and Risk Management. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanentbased on budget, department needs, and job performance.
  This position’s responsibilities are carried out under direct supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing entry-level professional duties in support of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs within the Department of Safety & Risk Management. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety programs, conducting routine inspections, assisting with hazard and risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, maintaining compliance records, collecting and compiling environmental health and safety data, assisting with safety training and outreach activities, and applying established federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent collaborates with campus departments and assists senior environmental health and safety professionals in promoting regulatory compliance and a safe and healthy learning and work environment. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Job Duties
• • Supports the implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, systems, procedures, and training activities in assigned program areas.
  • Assists senior environmental health and safety professionals with implementing program activities and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assists with developing and updating environmental health and safety training materials and educational resources.
  • Assists with conducting routine safety orientations and program-specific training using established materials and guidance.
  • Participates in environmental health and safety outreach and engagement activities that promote a culture of safety and well-being within the university community.
  • Collaborates with campus departments and CSU stakeholders to support environmental health and safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
  • Assists with routine activities supporting assigned environmental health and safety program areas.
  • Applies applicable federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards during assigned work.
  • Maintains environmental health and safety records, databases, permits, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
  • Collects and compiles environmental health and safety data, program metrics, and compliance information to prepare routine reports.
  • Assists with monitoring environmental health and safety activities and reports issues or concerns to senior environmental health and safety professionals.
  • Documents environmental health and safety inspection, investigation, and compliance activities using established procedures.
  • Assists with preparing routine environmental health and safety reports as requested.
  • Assists with conducting routine inspections of university facilities, laboratories, shops, equipment, and work areas using established environmental health and safety procedures.
  • Assists with hazard and risk assessments to identify potential environmental health and safety concerns.
  • Documents inspection findings and monitors the status of assigned corrective actions for follow-up.
  • Supports investigations of incidents, injuries, complaints, and near-misses by gathering information, documenting findings, and preparing reports for review.
  • Applies applicable federal, state, CSU, and university environmental health and safety regulations, policies, procedures, and standards during assigned work.
  • Responds to routine environmental health and safety service requests and provides guidance using established policies and procedures.
  • Performs routine hazardous waste coordination activities and conducts inspections of hazardous waste accumulation areas in accordance with established procedures.
  • Calibrates, maintains, and inventories environmental health and safety monitoring equipment following standard operating procedures.
  • Assists with emergency response activities and performs assigned responsibilities during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.
  • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
  • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
  • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  Experience: Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of experience working in a higher education, government, or similarly regulated environment supporting environmental health and safety programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience in the California State University (CSU) system or a higher education environment.
• Experience supporting environmental health and safety inspections, incident investigations, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience maintaining environmental health and safety records, databases, and compliance documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Forms, database systems, and environmental health and safety software applications, such as Risk & Safety Solutions.
• Experience assisting with or delivering environmental health and safety training, safety orientations, or presentations.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to support emergency preparedness and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions.
• Certification in an environmental health or safety discipline, such as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO), or a related professional certification.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Analytical skills to collect, analyze, and summarize data and metrics.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Computer skills to appropriately use technology and relevant software packages as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Special Conditions
• Position may be required to travel.
• License or Certifications
• May require possession of valid California Driver License
• Physical Requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Salary Range
• Anticipated salary will be $5,178(step 1) per monthplus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full$5,178(step 1) - $7,543(step 20) per month.
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9)Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

• Application Deadline
• OPEN UNTIL FILLED ; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
• Background Clearance Notice
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet theminimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Additional Information
• Campus & Area

  California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

  Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Clery Act Disclosure

  Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with