Occupational Health Safety Specialist II
Occupational Health Safety Specialist II
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$ 97000 - 104000
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Join the Trojan Family: Environmental Health & Safety
Title: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist II
About the Department
Who we are: The University of California (USC) is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles a global center for arts technology and international business. As the citys largest private employer we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks and you will be a member of the Trojan Community - the faculty staff students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
What we do: our role is to protect USC its people and overall mission by ensuring that the university is prepared for emergencies and well protected from major hazards and disasters.
Learn more: Visit our Environmental Health & Safety Website to learn more about the department.
Role Overview: As a key member of USCs Environmental Health and Safety team you will take a leading role in developing and implementing comprehensive Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health programs. This journey-level position emphasizes technical expertise and independent judgement in the anticipation recognition evaluation and control of occupational health hazards across a diverse university environment.
You will conduct in-depth evaluations of workplace environments equipment and procedures to to ensure compliance with university standards public health legislation and federal/state safety regulations. Your work will include performing laboratory and field analyses of potentially hazardous materials assessing indoor air quality monitoring exposure to chemical biological and physical agents and ensuring that proper control measures engineering administrative or PPE are in place.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the implementation and management of Industrial Hygiene programs including air and noise monitoring exposure assessments and chemical inventory reviews.
Supporting medical surveillance and occupational health initiatives by identifying exposure risks and coordinating necessary monitoring and testing.
Conducting inspections and hazard assessments to ensure workplace safety with a focus on identifying and mitigating industrial hygiene-related risks.
Investigating incidents and exposures to determine root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintaining detailed industrial hygiene records sampling results and documentation to support compliance and reporting needs.
Partnering with departments to ensure safe work procedures in high-risk areas.
Participating in emergency response planning and providing technical support during environmental or health-related incidents.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
During you time in this role at USC you will have the opportunity to apply your specialized knowledge in industrial hygiene to protect the health and well-being of faculty staff researchers and students in a dynamic academic environment.
How to Apply
Application: Showcase your readiness to join the Trojan family by submitting a detailed application.
Current USC Employees: Please apply through the dedicated channel in Workday.
Benefits
USCs Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including but not limited to:
Tuition assistance for you and your family
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance options
403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
50% subsidy off Metro LADOT and Metrolink passes
Explore more on the USC Employee Gateway
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Experience: At least 3 years experience combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Current knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations as well as other applicable federal state local and university standards and regulations.
Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize work assignments.
Working knowledge of safety and health management industrial hygiene or health physics methods procedures techniques facilities and equipment.
Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or re-engineering operating strategies systems and procedures.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
We welcome candidates who demonstrate:
Masters degree
5 years of experience
Additional experience in lieu of Masters degree
Salary Range:
The annual base salary for this position is between $97000-$104000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer alignment federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
rations.
Minimum Education: Bachelors degreeAddtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Minimum Skills: Current knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations as well as other applicable federal state local and university standards and regulations. Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize work assignments. Working knowledge of safety and health management industrial hygiene or health physics methods procedures techniques facilities and equipment. Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or re-engineering operating strategies systems and procedures. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
Preferred Education: Masters degree
Preferred Experience: 5 years
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
- Notice of Non-discrimination
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- USC is a smoke-free environment
- Digital Accessibility
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