Job Title

Safety Specialist

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt

AutoReqId

548493

Department

Environmental Health and Safety

Division

Vice President, Administration and Finance

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,879 - $7,488 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,879 - $5,683 per month)

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Environmental Health and Safety team as the Safety Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity.

Under general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or designee, the Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director and Associate Director with implementing and maintaining the various chemical hygiene and waste management, radiation safety, safety inspections, infectious disease prevention, occupational safety, and safety training programs necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The specialist will conduct routine inspections of work areas and safety equipment to ensure that all operations and equipment are safe and in compliance with state and local laws and regulations. Deliver safety expertise in response to all identified safety deficiencies and requests for safety assistance. Provide direction to EHS student employees, interns, and volunteers. Participate in the implementation of the department’s safety procedures and related efforts and activities.

Offers excellent customer service and is always courteous to campus customers while maintaining records and data related to work performed using computerized record keeping systems. The specialist should display dedication to the quality of their work, dependability, reliability, and be able to interact with a diverse group of individuals. Works well in a team environment and understands the balance of sharing duties, taking ownership, and will take the initiative to complete tasks as needed. The specialist should take pride in every aspect of their work to create and maintain an excellent learning environment at Cal State Fullerton. Thrive in a university environment where staff are empowered for personal growth and supported in professional growth. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs. Working knowledge of the general practices, program or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit or administrative specialty. Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic methods and procedures used for research and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities, and organize and plan work assignments. Compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to recognize unsafe/non-compliant working conditions in occupational settings and recommend appropriate safety controls. Interpret Environmental Health and Safety laws, regulations, and policies (federal, state, local, and university) necessary to conduct and administrate health and safety programs and maintain compliance. Experience or knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing hazardous materials and hazardous waste including use, storage, associated hazards of materials, safe handling procedures, and appropriate personal protective equipment.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire. Requires use of personal vehicle or state vehicle for transportation to/from conferences, seminars, trainings, emergency response, or other job-related functions.

First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training preferred but will be provided as a requirement for the position.

40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification preferred but will be provided as a requirement for the position.

Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) training and certifications preferred but will be provided as a requirement for the position.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour and/or OSHA 30-hour general industry certification preferred but not required.

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred but not required.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

This position will require the person to walk on campus, walk on paved, unpaved, uneven paths, roads, walkways, upstairs, ladders, reach, enter small spaces, kneel, squat, in areas such as offices, academic classrooms, laboratories, industrial areas, athletic fields, housing structures, parking structures, and retail food facilities; enter and monitor dusty, noisy, hot and cold areas or areas purported to contain unknown odors, smells, and/or chemicals. Work in construction sites, laboratories, the University’s hazardous waste facility, and other campus work locations where chemical and physical hazards are present, including other extremely hazardous, radioactive, and biohazardous materials. Contact with these materials will require using appropriate personal protective equipment.

May require attendance at trainings, meetings, and/or conferences out of the area and away from the campus for several days.

Provide 24-hour emergency response support during major incidents including events involving hazardous materials/wastes, personal injuries, fires, and/or natural disasters.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees