Assistant Environmental Affairs Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional I

Assistant Environmental Affairs Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional I)

Job no: 560747
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Environmental Health and Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Looking for a hands-on role where you can make a meaningful impact on campus safety and sustainability? San Diego State University is seeking an Assistant Environmental Affairs Specialist to support environmental health and safety programs that protect our campus community and the environment. In this role, you'll work alongside a collaborative team supporting hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, research safety, and emergency response initiatives across the University.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of environmental health and safety programs, from hazardous and biohazardous waste operations to stormwater compliance, laboratory safety, and occupational safety. Every day brings opportunities to collaborate with campus partners, solve real-world challenges, and contribute to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable SDSU.

• Support hazardous, biohazardous, and universal waste collection, storage, transportation, and disposal activities across campus.
• Coordinate waste vendor activities, maintain regulatory records, and support hazardous waste operations through Bio Raft and other compliance tools.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections, laboratory safety assessments, and occupational safety activities, including respirator fit testing and mold assessments.
• Partner with campus departments to support environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Help create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable campus for the SDSU community.
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of environmental health and safety programs.
• Work alongside a collaborative team that values learning, service, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Grow your career with professional development opportunities, excellent benefits, and the resources of the California State University system.

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• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is 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 SDSU in San Diego.

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for development, guidance, and implementation of environmental, occupational health, and fire/life safety programs aimed at protecting the campus community and to achieve and maintain compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulatory statutes that govern these programs. This department reports to the Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs.

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Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and interpreting data to support decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building collaborative relationships across diverse…