San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees
to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. A member of the 23-campus California State university system, San José State University (SJSU) is situated in the entrepreneurial heart of Silicon Valley. The College of Engineering at San Jose State University comprises ten departments and independent programs which employs nearly 400 faculty and staff to support more than 7,000 local and international students. Committed to excellence and service, the expert staff of the College of Engineering frequently work with multiple external stakeholders and partners from across campus and other institutions. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, the Safety Officer performs duties under general supervision but works independently to achieve specified outcomes in the critical areas of College of Engineering Safety Program implementation, emergency response, and hazardous material/equipment management. As Safety Officer for the College of Engineering, applies expertise to oversee the College of Engineering Programs in chemical, biological, equipment, fire, and other safety programs and manages the coordination and implementation of safety and safety training programs. Serves as a key technical advisor to department, college and university-level leaders with expertise in all of the above areas of safety as well as workshop, makerspace, laboratory and other engineering facilities. Uses effective communication skills to share expertise with all levels of users. Serves as a College liaison with SJSU Environmental Health and Safety, University Compliance Committees, and University Police Department to accomplish college safety goals and maintain compliance. Updates the College of Engineering web pages. Maintains safety equipment and supplies. Serves as an active member of the College Safety Committee. Oversees hazardous materials receiving, chemical inventory, hazardous materials storage, and hazardous waste within the college. Performs inspections in all college labs. Manages facilities coordination when needed in response to safety or other urgent facilities issues in the College of Engineering. This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day-to-day business functions are aligned with the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/562400/college-of-engineering-safety-officer?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11266 Equal Employment Statement: SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
