Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist; Environmental Health & Safety Professional III

Position Summary

Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist – San Diego State University.

We are seeking a qualified professional to promote a culture of health, safety, and well‑being across campus. In this role you will partner with faculty, staff, and campus departments to identify workplace hazards, develop practical solutions, and support programs that protect the SDSU community.

• Coordinate occupational safety and industrial hygiene programs, including indoor air quality, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and medical surveillance.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, inspections, and exposure evaluations while partnering with departments to recommend practical safety solutions.
• Develop and deliver safety training and technical guidance that supports regulatory compliance and a culture of prevention.
• Support hazardous waste activities and collaborate with consultants, contractors, and campus partners on environmental health and safety initiatives.

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Exempt under FLSA, not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours:
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may vary by operational needs).
• Position is located on SDSU campus in San Diego.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Additional experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, exposure assessment methodologies, and occupational health hazard evaluation.
• Experience conducting complex industrial hygiene investigations, exposure assessments, indoor air quality evaluations, ergonomic assessments, mold and asbestos evaluations, job hazard analyses, and recommending appropriate control measures.
• Experience administering respiratory protection and medical surveillance program activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate occupational health hazards and develop practical recommendations to reduce risk and support regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and delivering occupational safety and industrial hygiene training for diverse campus audiences using classroom and online learning platforms.

• Professional certification such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other relevant environmental health and safety certification.
• Experience working in higher education, research, healthcare, or similarly regulated institutional environments.
• Experience performing industrial hygiene exposure monitoring using direct‑reading instruments and air sampling methodologies.
• Experience supporting laboratory, facilities, maintenance, or construction safety operations.
• Experience managing indoor air quality investigations involving water intrusion, mold, asbestos, or other indoor environmental quality concerns.
• Experience using environmental health and safety information management systems and Learning Management Systems.

• AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER
• CA Title 22 environmental health and safety certification

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

Salary is within the CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,668 – $9,714 per month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $6,668 per month.

Full benefits package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, CalPERS pension plan, health coverage options, tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents, and additional optional offerings such as Flex Cash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans, and campus resources.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring all applicants and employees are treated fairly and without discrimination. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Equity in Higher Education Act. SDSU prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Apply by July 26, 2026 to ensure full consideration. The position remains open until filled.

The applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.