Environmental Health Officer (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt II)

Job Title

Environmental Health Officer

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt II

AutoReqId

546879

Department

Environmental Health and Safety

Division

Associate Vice President, Facilities Management

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,537 - $10,014 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,537 - $7,775 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

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 Environmental Health Officer (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt II). 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, and kindness.

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or designee, the Environmental Health Officer is the licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist of record for the Campus. The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for assisting the Associate Director with planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining the various environmental health/public health and safety programs necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The Environmental Health Officer will conduct routine inspections, follow-up inspections, complaint/incident investigations, and coordinate environmental health plan review for food and pool safety to ensure compliance with state laws and ensure the public's health and safety. The position provides direct support and consultation for industrial hygiene evaluations on campus which includes the identification of areas to evaluate as well as follow-up to complaints and incidents. The position will assist with routine fire code and fire prevention inspections, environmental sampling, medical monitoring, follow-up, and provide input and assistance with the Campus safety training program.

The Environmental Health Officer will utilize federal, state, and local regulations to determine environmental health, occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene compliance. The Environmental Health Officer will interact as needed with state and federal regulatory personnel to maintain compliance with existing and new laws. Work requires regular participation in planning and development activities and as required, independent determination of methods to meet programmatic or administrative goals. Provides consultation and expert advice to the campus community. This position will assist as needed other programs within the Environmental Health and Safety Department. 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 plus four years of related experience. Working knowledge of and the ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations. Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skilled in the research, development, and evaluation of policies and programs. Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems, address them proactively, and develop appropriate recommendations leading to solutions. Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus. Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

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 interpret Environmental Health and Safety laws, regulations, and policies (federal, state, and university) necessary to conduct and administrate health and safety programs. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and collaborative skills when working with coworkers, the campus community, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and the general public. Ability to use various industrial hygiene/occupational safety instruments, software, and computer hardware necessary for assessment, documentation, and tracking. Previous work experience in fire safety and industrial hygiene.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver's license.

Registration as a California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or demonstrated ability to obtain the REHS within 2 years of appointment to the position.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Lead I/A Certifications for sampling of asbestos and lead preferred or will be provided.

First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred or will be provided.

40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training preferred or will be provided.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour and/or OSHA 30-hour general industry certification preferred or will be provided.

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, up stairs, 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

Advertised: Mar 20 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 03 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

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