SAFETY SPECIALIST Job Listing at University of California in Santa Barbara, CA (Job ID 67076)

Description

Job Posting Details

Payroll Title: EHS SPEC 3 or EHS SPEC 2 NEX

Job Code: 007146 or 007145

Job Open Date: 04/03/2024

Application Review Begins: 04/18/2024

Department Code (Name): HLSF (Environmental Health and Safety)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99- Non-Represented 

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: EHS SPEC 3: Exempt, EHS SPEC 2: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: EHS SPEC 3: PSS/22, EHS SPEC 2: PSS/21

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: 

EHS SPEC 3: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 to $92,000/year.

EHS SPEC 2: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $38.31/hr.-$41.59/hr. 

Full Salary or Hourly Range: 

EHS SPEC 3: The full salary range for this position is $74,300/yr. to $134,500/yr. 

EHS SPEC 2: The full hourly range for this position is $32.18/hr. to $57.28/hr. 

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Environmental Health & Safety - 1001

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

The office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is committed to promoting a safe and healthful environment for research, instruction, and the campus community. Through education, auditing and monitoring, technical consultation, and the provision of direct services, EH&S assists the campus in meeting its obligations for compliance with State and Federal health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Industrial Safety Program Manager, develops, implements, manages, provides support, and identifies needs for a diverse set of occupational health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and help ensure a safe workplace. Additional areas of responsibility include performing job hazard and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments, developing and providing training and technical information, performing audits and compliance inspections, generating reports and corrective action notifications, providing injury prevention program assistance, implementing injury prevention strategies, and monitoring injury trends on campus. Obtains and maintains certifications necessary for program implementation and oversight.

Qualifications for EHS SPEC 3:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1-3 years Developing, implementing, and/or managing safety programs.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general knowledge and understanding of all EH&S fields including but not limited to: industrial hygiene, environmental health, pest control, occupational safety, ergonomics, laboratory safety, biosafety, controlled substances, environmental protection, fire safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials control and hazardous waste management.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and guidelines to inspections, investigations, process improvements, procedural documentation, and complaint resolution
• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively with organizations and experts within relevant fields, liaise with regulatory agencies, and train within a diverse environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints
• Strong skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment to sample, monitor, compile, analyze, and report findings
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 90 Days
• 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training on an annual basis

Preferred:

• Professional certifications preferred

Qualifications for EHS SPEC 2:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Solid, comprehensive working knowledge / understanding of a specific EH&S field including related laws and regulations, and general understanding of all EH&S fields
• Excellent organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment
• Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant scientific equipment as required

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to work with and respond to emergencies (on and off-hours) involving potentially hazardous materials.
• Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
• Satisfactory completion of criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time for EHS SPEC 3:

• 95% Safety Program Management - Develops, implements, manages, provides support, and identifies needs for a diverse set of campus-wide occupational health and safety programs, including but not limit to: Confined Space, Shop Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out, Powered Industrial Trucks/Heavy Equipment, Crane/Hoist Safety, Fall Protection, Theater & Performance Safety, Ladder & Scaffolding Safety, Aerial Lifts, and Trenching & Shoring Safety. Authors and maintains program materials and records to meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Communicates program requirements to campus entities, and helps ensure compliance. Performs risk assessments, job hazard assessments, safety audits, and inspections. Reviews work practices and recommends controls. Generates reports and follows up on corrective actions. Researches, develops and presents training, certification, and other instructional materials and resources for program compliance.
• 5% Emergency Response Team - Serves on the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Emergency Response Team (ERT). Actively participates in the scheduled ERT training sessions. Provides technical guidance during campus emergency incidents. Prepared to act independently as a First Responder during or after-hours to evaluate, prioritize and coordinate EH&S' response to hazardous materials incidents. Interacts with the Fire Department during emergencies. If needed, submits emergency notifications to State and local agencies (CUPA, EPA and OES). As a member of the ERT performs a variety of administrative and operational tasks as needed during a campus wide and/or regional incident (e.g. earthquake, fire, flood, pandemic). Duties may include but are not limited to preparation and/or review of documents, ordering, tracking, delivery and distribution of materials and other duties as assigned by the Campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/EHS.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time for EHS SPEC 2:

• 95% Safety Program Support - Assists in developing, implementing, managing, and identifying needs for a diverse set of campus-wide occupational health and safety programs, including but not limit to: Confined Space, Shop Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out, Powered Industrial Trucks/Heavy Equipment, Crane/Hoist Safety, Fall Protection, Theater & Performance Safety, Ladder & Scaffolding Safety, Aerial Lifts, and Trenching & Shoring Safety. Authors and maintains program materials and records to meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Communicates program requirements to campus entities, and helps ensure compliance. Performs risk assessments, job hazard assessments, safety audits, and inspections. Reviews work practices and recommends controls. Generates reports and follows up on corrective actions. Researches, develops and presents training, certification, and other instructional materials and resources for program compliance. Obtains and maintains certifications necessary for program implementation and oversight.
• 5% Emergency Response Team - Serves on the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Emergency Response Team (ERT). Actively participates in the scheduled ERT training sessions. Provides technical guidance during campus emergency incidents. Prepared to act independently as a First Responder during or after-hours to evaluate, prioritize and coordinate EH&S' response to hazardous materials incidents. Interacts with the Fire Department during emergencies. If needed, submits emergency notifications to State and local agencies (CUPA, EPA and OES). As a member of the ERT performs a variety of administrative and operational tasks as needed during a campus wide and/or regional incident (e.g. earthquake, fire, flood, pandemic). Duties may include but are not limited to preparation and/or review of documents, ordering, tracking, delivery and distribution of materials and other duties as assigned by the Campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/EHS.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Revisions.*

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Revisions -

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

**Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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