Health & Safety Professional (Environmental Health and Safety Professional III)

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San Diego, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 6668 - 9714
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Health & Safety Professional plays a critical role in promoting a safe healthy and inclusive living and working environment within the Office of Housing Administration (OHA). Working collaboratively with Housing leadership and campus partners this position develops implements and evaluates environmental health and safety programs that support the well-being of students staff and the broader university community. Operating with a high degree of autonomy the role applies professional expertise in environmental health and safety regulations best practices and risk mitigation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven campus environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop implement and deliver environmental health and safety programs in support of Housing Administration and university operations.
  • Conduct safety inspections incident investigations and risk assessments to promote compliance and a culture of safety.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental health and safety regulations and best practices.
  • Create review and assess policies and procedures related to environmental health and safety in collaboration with Housing leadership.
  • Manage multiple priorities independently while providing guidance or lead work direction as needed to support operational goals.

Why Join Us

  • Contribute directly to the health safety and well-being of students and staff in a residential campus environment.
  • Apply professional expertise with a high level of autonomy and meaningful impact.
  • Collaborate with Housing leadership and campus partners in a values-driven organization.
  • Support a culture of inclusivity accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Join a team committed to safety professionalism and student-centered service.

Position Information

  • Full-time benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
  • Position is designated Exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
  • Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
  • The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial technological infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.

Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the development and implementation of programs aimed at protecting the campus community and for providing compliance with numerous federal state and local regulatory statutes. This department reports to the Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial partnership with OHA and EH&S the Health & Safety Professional facilitates health and safety inspections service requests inspections and support with emergency procedures.

The Office of Housing Administration (OHA) is a self-funded operation responsible for planning providing and administering housing operations services and facilities with over 100 employees and more than 150 student assistants. With an annual operating budget exceeding $159 million OHA provides housing for over 9000 students live-in professional staff and faculty across 25 residential buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet of residential facilities. OHA also operates SDSU-IV housing at the Imperial Valley campus. OHA manages the operation of residence halls apartments and conference and event partnership with the Residential Education Office (REO) OHA supports the educational mission of the university while providing the business operations for all housing-related functions ensuring a high-quality environment that enhances the student educational experience.

Environmental & Health and Safety (EH&S) 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.

For more information regarding the Office of Housing Administration click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A professional certification may be required for some positions.

Key Qualifications

  • Working skills and knowledge of environmental health and safety principles practices methodologies and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify environmental health and safety risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of environmental health and safety laws regulations and industry standards.
  • Masters Degree in Public Health or other relevant fields preferred.
  • At least five years of customer service experience.
  • Previous experience leading or supervising professional staff.
  • Proficiency in the following Software programs: Office Suite and Google Suite with advanced skills in Excel and Google Spreadsheets Smartsheets StarRez Oracle I-Procurement Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Sign Concur

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Salary is based on your experience education and qualifications within the departments budget and equity guidelines.

  • Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($6668) for highly qualified candidates.
  • CSU Classification Salary Range: $6668 $9714 per month (Step 1 Step 20).
  • Future increases including step advancements are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

  • Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems including the UC.
  • Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision options at low or no cost.
  • Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Optional Offerings: FlexCash life and disability insurance legal and pet plans.
  • Campus & Community: Access to the library campus events employee groups and volunteer and social activities.


Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

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.

SDSUs 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.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by February 25 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and 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 persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at .


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