Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - NE)/Risk Management

Employment Status:  Full-time, probationary non-exempt position.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

First Review Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 14, 2018. 

Position Summary: The Administrative Analyst/Specialist is a broad classification with four position skill levels. It is designed for positions covering a wide range of general and/or specialized administrative responsibilities in support of a program and/or organizational unit. The majority of work is administrative and analytical in nature with duties covering operational, policy and program research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation for the effective development and administration of programs or improvements to operational policies and procedures. Incumbents may also provide program administration or leadership. Responsibilities may include overseeing day-to-day administrative operations and providing lead work direction to others.

OVERVIEW:
Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the incumbent will participate in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining  programs that are necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment throughout campus; protecting the university against losses; and ensuring that university operations are in compliance with university policies and standards, California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) and other applicable environmental and health rules, regulations, and laws. The incumbent collaboratively works with Colleges, Departments, Student Clubs and Auxiliary Organizations to identify areas regarding safety and environmental compliance. 

Typical duties will include but are not limited to:

• Serves on various committees; training; program development, implementation, and oversight; chemical hygiene; laboratory safety and general support regarding departmental needs. 
• Inspects campus departments responsible for fire and life safety compliance.
• Maintain and track compliance documents to include a variety of local and state permits.
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintain appropriate records and prepares reports as required.
• Responds to health and safety complaints.
• Monitors the use of chemicals or hazardous materials, the generation and accumulation of waste streams and use of personal protective equipment in very diverse university operations such as laboratories, shops, classrooms, maintenance, and prep areas. 
• Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment, safe operating procedures, chemical storage, safety data sheets and control measures.
• Manages hazardous materials (substances and waste) and ensures environmental compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Public Health or related field plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health and safety compliance field.
• Applicant must be able to work independently while focusing on the global needs of the campus community.
• An ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office applications is required. 
• Applicants must have excellent organizational skills along with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, technical information to audiences with varying levels. 
• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with a diverse university community.
• A current and valid California Drivers License.

• A Masters Degree in environmental health science or a related field.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) from the State of California Department of Health Services. 
• Experience in an institution of higher education is preferred.  

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 

This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)