Environmental Health & Safety Specialist; Environmental Health & Safety Professional III

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional III)

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego - Imperial Valley, San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety

Position Summary

Looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact while supporting a safe and healthy campus environment? San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to help advance environmental health and safety programs across the Calexico and Brawley campuses. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners while supporting innovative learning and research spaces in a collaborative higher education environment.

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supports a broad range of environmental health and safety programs, including laboratory safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, chemical inventory oversight, indoor air quality, and safety training. This position serves as a campus resource on health and safety practices, helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while contributing to a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and solutions-oriented professional who enjoys variety in their work, building strong partnerships, and supporting meaningful programs that positively impact the campus community.

Note:
This position will work onsite at SDSU Imperial Valley (Calexico, CA), which is two hours east of SDSU Main Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate environmental health and safety programs related to laboratory safety, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and PPE compliance.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, investigations, and compliance monitoring across laboratories, workshops, engineering spaces, and campus facilities.
• Manage chemical inventory oversight, environmental compliance activities, and safety documentation and reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs while partnering with campus stakeholders to support regulatory compliance and best practices.

Why Join Us

• Be a part of a growing team, supporting both the Calexico and Brawley campuses, and helping expand campus safety and environmental health programs.
• Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities to partner with faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership across diverse learning and operational spaces.
• Grow your career within the California State University system while benefiting from professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and excellent benefits.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at our SDSU-Imperial Valley location
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Department Summary

Environment Health and Safety celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We understand representation is essential to our success, which is why we strive to recruit and retain highly-skilled, compassionate leaders. By prioritizing listening and learning, engaging in critical conversations, and thoughtfully considering the needs of our different populations, we are creating a culture of belonging. We aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment so all are valued and empowered to thrive.

Environment Health and Safety is responsible for development and implementation of programs aimed at protecting the campus community and providing compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulatory statutes. This department reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional…