Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist, Safety, Health and Sustainability

Job Overview Responsible for assisting the Director with developing, implementing, training and maintaining the various programs necessary to: ensure a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the general public; protect the University against losses; and assist with ensuring that operations are in compliance with University policies and standards, California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) and other applicable environmental and health rules, nationally recognized standards of best practices, regulations, and laws. Responsible for providing guidance, support and implementing the campus’ comprehensive environmental, health and safety program. The programs support the teaching, service and research mission of the campus community and its facilities. The position provides direct services and consultation to manage hazardous materials, hazardous waste, environmental compliance, food and sanitation compliance, industrial hygiene, occupational, fire and life safety. The primary responsibilities of this position entail environmental compliance, food safety and sanitation, occupational safety, research, and laboratory safety initiatives. The Specialist is essential in advocating for the University, cultivating an active safety culture, and fostering the research activities conducted in the University laboratories or hazardous areas. Position Summary Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional II) This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page. Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,877 - $6,114 per month (step 1-3) CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,877 - $8,561 per month Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package. This position is required to work in person on campus. California State University San Marcos A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve. California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues. Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment 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. Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. 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 the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Subject to Education Code 89521, 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 the minimum 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. California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas). #J-18808-Ljbffr CSU San Marcos