Join Our Team as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at SDSU!

Are you passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment? San Diego State University (SDSU) is looking for a dedicated Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Safety: Conduct water intrusion/mold assessments, indoor air quality evaluations, and manage asbestos, lead, and crystalline silica programs.
• Exposure Monitoring: Oversee chemical and noise exposure assessments to ensure a safe campus environment.
• Program Support: Assist with medical surveillance, safety training, job hazard assessments, workshop safety inspections, and personal protective equipment management.

Collaborative Efforts:

• Policy Development: Work closely with EH&S staff to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Compliance Assurance: Help assess and ensure campus compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy campus for all.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and knowledge in various aspects of environmental health and safety.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to best practices and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to a safer SDSU, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of our mission to promote a healthy and safe campus environment.

Position Information

• Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Environment Health and Safety celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We understand representation is essential to our success, which is why we strive to recruit and retain highly-skilled, compassionate leaders. By prioritizing listening and learning, engaging in critical conversations, and thoughtfully considering the needs of our different populations, we are creating a culture of belonging. We aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment so all are valued and empowered to thrive.

Environment Health and Safety is responsible for development and implementation of programs aimed at protecting the campus community and providing compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulatory statutes. This department reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs.

For more information regarding Environmental Health & Safety, click here.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or STEM related field, or equivalent education and experience
• A minimum of three years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental control, occupational safety, or other general health and safety disciplines

Key Qualifications

• Experience performing industrial hygiene evaluations, indoor air quality, mold and asbestos evaluations, and personal protective equipment recommendations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations including but not limited to Cal/OSHA CCR Title 8 Regulations and OSHA CFR Title 29 Part 1910

Licenses and Certifications

May be obtained within one year of employment:

• Industrial Hygiene Credentials
• Certifications that include training in exposure assessments, hazard assessments, and occupational safety

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Extensive Leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
• Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
• An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
• California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent

Anticipated hiring range:  $76,000 - $80,000 annually.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 30, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 29, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

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. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.