"Environment Health & Safety Specialist - Davis, CA, Job ID 80411"

Environment Health & Safety Specialist - Davis, CA, Job ID 80411

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) / Risk Services (RSS) is a unit within ANR that provides occupational safety, environmental compliance, and risk management activities to ANR academics, staff, volunteers, and program participants. This requires consultation, communication, training, auditing, claims management, risk assessment and mitigation support for all programs and units in ANR statewide. The Director of RSS reports to the Director of Facilities Planning and Management, reporting up to the ANR Associate Vice President for Administrative Services.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is EH&S / Risk Services. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $27.63/hour to $37.60/hour

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 09/5/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• 40% Safety Program Support.
  Under supervision, performs entry-level duties in the fields of: Laboratory safety, Exposure mitigation, Pest management, Environmental health (sanitation), Occupational safety (e.g. ergonomics and injury prevention), Environmental protection, Radiation safety, Hazardous materials use and exposure mitigation, Hazardous waste management (may include shipping).
• 25% Site Safety Inspections.
  Completes and assists with inspections of ANR facilities to ensure compliance with: Regulations, Policies, Procedures. Prepares inspection summary reports and assist with implementation of corrective, actions.
• 10% Safety Program Development.
  Supports other EHS professionals and ANR employees in the development and/or implementation of EHS programs, systems and procedures.
• 10% Industrial Hygiene.
  Performs basic sample collection and/or monitoring activities.
• 10% Training.
  Assists with providing training in the areas of: Occupational Safety, Environmental Programs, Laboratory safety.
• 5% Emergency Response.
  Assists staff with response activities during emergencies, and with recovery activities following emergencies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of EHS field(s) and related state and federal laws and regulations
• Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Skill in following basic instructions and providing input and feedback as required
• Basic knowledge and experience to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree in related field/discipline
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
• Developed public speaking skills
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. ...
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: ...

To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=80411&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant