Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
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13-05-2025
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Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will support all University departments and locations in maintaining compliance with all applicable State and Federal Environmental and Occupational Safety regulations through policy development and implementation routine inspections research recommendations and recordkeeping in order to promote compliance safe practices and prevent injuries and environmental harm.
Essential Functions
Supports the development and annual update of the Universitys written policies and procedures concerning occupational safety and environmental compliance. Coordinates the implementation of the Universitys occupational safety and environmental programs and recordkeeping requirements including maintaining the electronic file plan and supporting other University communication tools (SharePoint EHS home page etc.). Participates in developing and leading training programs to educate employees in safety and environmental requirements including but not limited to the preparation and/or distribution of bulletins and reports designed to educate employees in workplace safety and environmental matters. Tracks the completion of safety training and provides reports/metrics on completion rates. Identifies potential safety hazards and recommends corrective actions. Coordinates with University staff to ensure that corrective actions are resolved and compliance reports are completed filed and/or posted as required. Supports the preparation for governmental inspections and submission of reports to regulatory agencies. Oversees the Chemical Inventory System. Obtains and maintains certification in hazardous waste handling and environmental compliance. Assists in the handling storage and disposal of Universitys hazardous waste and cleaning of areas contaminated by hazardous waste. Crosstrains with other University EHS personnel to provide support teamwork and act as a backup for other EHS roles in the department. Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior and behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the University and its mission. Reviews regulations and maintains a working knowledge of safety and environmental requirements. Seeks professional development through participation in safety and/or environmental professional organizations or through other educational opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (Two (2) years of fulltime experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed posthigh school education coursework). One (1) year of experience in safety and environmental compliance or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a physical science occupational safety and health or related field. One (1) year of experience in occupational environmental (hazardous materials and waste management) health and safety field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey ideas or concept to individuals for understanding. Ability to think critically using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Ability to research and summarize environmental and occupational safety regulations hazardous waste disposal and chemical and radiation safety requirements. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Satisfactory attendance within University Guidelines. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. Infrequent overtime may be required to meet business needs.
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will support all University departments and locations in maintaining compliance with all applicable State and Federal Environmental and Occupational Safety regulations through policy development and implementation routine inspections research recommendations and recordkeeping in order to promote compliance safe practices and prevent injuries and environmental harm.
Essential Functions
Supports the development and annual update of the Universitys written policies and procedures concerning occupational safety and environmental compliance. Coordinates the implementation of the Universitys occupational safety and environmental programs and recordkeeping requirements including maintaining the electronic file plan and supporting other University communication tools (SharePoint EHS home page etc.). Participates in developing and leading training programs to educate employees in safety and environmental requirements including but not limited to the preparation and/or distribution of bulletins and reports designed to educate employees in workplace safety and environmental matters. Tracks the completion of safety training and provides reports/metrics on completion rates. Identifies potential safety hazards and recommends corrective actions. Coordinates with University staff to ensure that corrective actions are resolved and compliance reports are completed filed and/or posted as required. Supports the preparation for governmental inspections and submission of reports to regulatory agencies. Oversees the Chemical Inventory System. Obtains and maintains certification in hazardous waste handling and environmental compliance. Assists in the handling storage and disposal of Universitys hazardous waste and cleaning of areas contaminated by hazardous waste. Crosstrains with other University EHS personnel to provide support teamwork and act as a backup for other EHS roles in the department. Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensures that own behavior and behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the University and its mission. Reviews regulations and maintains a working knowledge of safety and environmental requirements. Seeks professional development through participation in safety and/or environmental professional organizations or through other educational opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (Two (2) years of fulltime experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed posthigh school education coursework). One (1) year of experience in safety and environmental compliance or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a physical science occupational safety and health or related field. One (1) year of experience in occupational environmental (hazardous materials and waste management) health and safety field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey ideas or concept to individuals for understanding. Ability to think critically using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Ability to research and summarize environmental and occupational safety regulations hazardous waste disposal and chemical and radiation safety requirements. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Satisfactory attendance within University Guidelines. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. Infrequent overtime may be required to meet business needs.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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