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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) - Student Assistant

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Work type: Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Excluded, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary: 

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support various program areas within the department. This position will provide hands-on experience in occupational safety, fire and life safety, worksite safety inspections, injury/illness prevention strategies, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Occupational Safety:

  • Assist in conducting workplace inspections and audits to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of safety training programs.
  • Support the investigation of incidents and near-misses, and assist in the development of corrective actions.

Fire and Life Safety:

  • Participate in fire and life safety inspections and assessments.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of fire prevention and emergency response procedures.
  • Support the maintenance of accurate records and documentation related to fire and life safety.

Worksite Safety Inspections: 

  • Conduct regular worksite safety inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
  • Document inspection findings and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
  • Contribute to the implementation of safety measures and best practices across various work environments.

Injury/Illness Prevention Strategies:

  • Participate in the development and implementation of injury and illness prevention programs.
  • Assist in the analysis of injury and illness data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of preventive measures and educational materials.

Administrative Tasks:

  • Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in various department databases.
  • Generate reports and summaries related to safety inspections, incidents, and program activities.
  • Assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, document organization, and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience 

  • Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position. 
  • Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student. 
  • As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be registered as a student, but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.

Required Qualifications 

  • Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative. 
  • Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) 
  • International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate) 
  • Eligible to work in the United States 
  • Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an appropriate academic program (e.g., Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field) at an accredited institution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Must have a valid California Drivers’ License to operate a campus golf cart.
  • Must complete required safety training within 30-days of on-boarding.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.00 per hour. 

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors. 

Position Information: 

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal 

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). 

Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm). 

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time. 

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. 

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). 

Conditions of Employment  

Background Check  

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. 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 satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. 

Driver’s License Check  

Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record. 

I-9 

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Statement of Commitment to Diversity 

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination. 

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion 

Closing Statement: 

Reasonable Accommodation 

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu. 

Smoking 

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/

Clery Act 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act 

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