Health & Safety Officers

About the California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and
history museum—all under one living roof—our mission is to regenerate the
natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.

Our extensive collections span plants, animals, fossils, and cultural artifacts
who work collaboratively to advance knowledge and inspire action through science
When you join the California Academy of Sciences, you become part of a
mission-driven community that values curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.
the museum floor, your work will help connect people to the natural world and
Reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer, the Occupational Health &
Safety Specialist (“Safety Specialist”) implements, manages and monitors safety
programs, policies, procedures and protocols that meet Cal/OSHA and other
applicable legal requirements. As a member and key leader of the Health & Safety
Committee, the Safety Specialist evaluates the organization’s procedures,
facility and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions
The Safety Specialist ensures the
organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees
are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures.
They will collect data, report on all safety events and analyze these situations
This person serves as the Academy’s Chemical Safety Officer, Respiratory
Protection Officer, and Radiation Safety Officer, leads the Hazardous Materials
Committee, and supports the Academy’s emergency preparedness, environmental
compliance with Federal, State and Local safety and environmental regulations
and that all required programs, permits, inspections, and documentation remain
leverage biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative
The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the
natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Academy is
In health and safety matters, acts as the primary assistant to the Academy’s
head of health, safety and risk management
* Serves as a subject matter expert for Cal/OSHA regulations and other safety
Serves as a health & safety subject matter expert for the Health & Safety
Committee, Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Pest Committee, Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Security Department.
* Act as management’s representative in negotiations with the labor union in
matters concerning occupational health and safety.
* Modifies/creates health and safety related programs for the Academy and its
activities and conduct risk assessments related to employee activities,
public-facing exhibits, educational programs, collections operations, and
health & safety meetings, trainings, assessments, certifications, permits,
licenses, exposure tests, and equipment
* Provide guidance and assistance to Academy Health and Safety Monitors and
Hazardous Materials Monitors
* Lead or assist with internal and external safety inspections necessary to
ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal occupational
health and hazardous materials regulations
* Responsible for negotiation of compliance issues with regulatory agencies as
Identifies institutional and material resources needed to accomplish program
for assigned program operations.
* Develops, implements, and continually updates safety and environmental health
policies and programs to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Identifies, measures, and improves environmental health and safety
Review contractor, vendor, and fieldwork safety plans and provide guidance to
ensure compliance with safety requirements
* Investigate safety incidents, injuries, illnesses, and near misses; safety data, identify trends, develop methods to predict hazards, evaluate
Create and deliver health & safety training modules for staff

• Follow all Academy safety regulations
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or

3 to 7 years relevant experience in working in health and safety.
* Certifications in the field of occupational health & safety are highly
Passionate about safety performance improvement

• Demonstrated ability to locate and interpret relevant safety regulations.
• Strong track record of managing complex projects with diverse teams, tight

Cal/OSHA regulations and other standards of health and safety.

Excellent time and project management skills.

• analysis, and corrective action management.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management, hazardous waste regulations,

environmental compliance programs, and emergency response procedures.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, contractors,
assistance when necessary.
* Strong computer skills: Google suite, Windows, Microsoft Office and the
ability to to learn other online tools as needed.

Language Skills:

* Ability to read and interpret documents in English including safety
Ability to write correspondence, reports, policies and protocols related to
safety topics.
* enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job
This position is required to work hours as the project demands, including
early hours, evenings, weekends and overtime as needed.

Schedule: Full-time position (40 hours per week). follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. Interested candidates should submit a resume and application through our