Details
Posted: 25-Nov-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Placement within the range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/29/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/07/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.
DESCRIPTION
This position will be dedicated to conducting complex hazard evaluations and interventions within UC San Diego Health. The ideal applicant will apply professional knowledge and expertise within Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.
This Industrial Hygiene Specialist (EHS 4) professional develops, recommends, and implements programs, policies, and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards across services and disciplines throughout all UC San Diego Health locations. As part of the EH&S team, core job duties will include:
- Provides assistance with managing and coordinating the daily activities and priorities for hazard identification, application of controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Manages and administers multiple safety and health programs and services.
- Assessing and evaluating the work environment for risks and hazards using environmental, monitoring, sampling, and analytical equipment that measure presence of pollutants, hazards, and exposure levels.
- Identifying modifications needed to support a safer and more efficient workplace.
- Follow-up on Environment of Care concerns, and identify opportunities for prevention controls.
- Developing and administering engaging safety training and education materials across all disciplines and UC San Diego Health locations.
- Participating in project planning, obtaining environmental permits for operation, and regulation consultation.
- Participating in workgroups and committees to foster collaboration with other disciplines.
- Captures and report metrics for analytic purposes and identifies opportunities for improvement within the program.
- Uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods, techniques, and evaluation for obtaining goals and objectives.
- Generates comprehensive reports for identified hazards, method for analysis, data interpretation, corrective action, and evaluation for success or further need for improvements.
- Part of the rotation for EH&S on-call duty responder for emergencies.
- Other duties assigned depending on business need.
As part of the Environmental Health and Safety team, will participate in support of other programs as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nine (9) years of related experience in healthcare, laboratory, and industrial setting within the capacity of an Industrial Hygienist or EHS professional, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
Certification Requirement: OSHA 30 Hours and one safety certificate (CSP or CIH) or must be able to obtain CSP or CIH certification within six months of hire.
Experience and proven knowledge / understanding of broad range of EH&S fields and familiarity with all EH&S fields.
Regulatory Knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8, EPA, DEH, NIOSH, ANSI, and NFPA 101 standards.
Competency in using measurement and sampling tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial hygiene or EH&S safety principles.
Ability to manage, deliver, and implement effective safety programs.
Ability to effectively provide presentations to different audiences/groups.
Ability to generate, collate, and report data related to program evaluation.
Ability to conduct a hazard assessment, incident follow-up, and generate a technical/incident/evaluation report with an appropriate plan of action.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot problems with recommendations for solutions.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
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