Environmental Health Officer; Environmental Health and Safety Professional III

Position Details

• Title:
  
  Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Professional III)
• Classification:
  Environmental Health and Safety Professional III
• Department:
  Environmental Health and Safety
• Salary Range: $6,668 - $8,129 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

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Cal State Fullerton is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health and Safety team. The position is part of Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) and focuses on planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for leading and conducting complex safety audits, inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and environmental health and safety programs necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

The Environmental Health Officer works independently under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or designee. The responsible individual is the licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) of record for the campus. The Environmental Health Officer will serve as a subject matter expert and 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 Environmental Health Officer will utilize federal, state, and local regulations to determine environmental health, occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene compliance. 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. Independent determination of methods to meet programmatic or administrative goals as required.

Provides consultation and expert advice to the campus community. Interact regularly with students and student organizations to provide professional guidance and mentoring. Assist with other programs within the Environmental Health and Safety Department as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above Environmental Health and Safety Professional Series - 7 may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

A professional certification may be required for some positions. Working independently under general supervision, performs advanced work by exercising significant authority over one or more environmental health and safety programs within the university. Demonstrates advanced discernment in…