EHS Associate: Safety, Compliance & Training

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 73,856 - 75,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Associate Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and improve campus EHS programs. The role involves inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will monitor changes in EHS regulations, update policies, coordinate hazardous waste activities, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Two years of experience in an environmental health and safety role.
• Ability to conduct inspections, risk assessments and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve EHS programs and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct facility inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, deliver, and support EHS training for campus stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and procedures.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management and routine waste inspections.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and analyze EHS metrics.
• Serve as primary contact for EHS programs and guidance to departments.
• Respond to emergency incidents to minimize risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide leadership and training to staff and student employees.

Skills

EH&S principles

Inspections & investigations

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Data analysis

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Advanced degree substituted for experience

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Associate Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and improve campus EHS programs. The role involves inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will monitor changes in EHS regulations, update policies, coordinate hazardous waste activities, and prepare reports.