IH Supervisor

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an experienced EH&S Supervisor to lead clinical safety and industrial hygiene programs. The role provides oversight of professional staff, conducts exposure assessments, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across UCSF campuses.

The position emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance safety objectives and a culture of safety across UCSF Health and campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life/Physical/Natural Sciences/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related area and 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of EH&S requirements, regulations, and operations.
• Strong supervisory and staff-direction abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience with emergency response and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S programs and supervise professional and technical staff delivering safety and health services.
• Prepare, review, and communicate technical reports to diverse audiences including regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate Environment of Care audits and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and external partners to develop practical safety solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Emergency response

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life/Physical/Natural Sciences/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related area

Job description

Job Function Summary

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. May include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, environmental health, pest control, laboratory safety, hazardous materials control, hazardous waste management, emergency services and preparedness, fire safety, radiological safety, environmental protection including air, water and soil quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.

Job Description

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. May include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, environmental health, pest control, laboratory safety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, emergency services and preparedness, fire safety, radiological safety, environmental protection including air, water and soil quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.

Custom Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Supervises EH&S professional and technical level staff engaged in monitoring, prevention and implementing environmental health and safety programs. May oversee multiple scientific and technical disciplines, integrating criteria to meet compliance requirements. May recommend changes to department policies and practices. May serve on system-wide technical committees to develop subject area improvements or compliance.

The Industrial Hygiene (IH) Supervisor provides leadership, operational oversight, and advanced technical expertise for UCSF's clinical safety and industrial hygiene programs. Working under broad management direction, the incumbent supervises professional and technical staff responsible for delivering industrial hygiene services, establishes program priorities, ensures the quality and consistency of technical work, and supports staff development while advancing departmental and institutional safety objectives.

The IH Supervisor independently manages and performs a broad range of industrial hygiene services, including occupational exposure monitoring, indoor air quality investigations, hazard and risk assessments, local exhaust ventilation evaluations, accident investigations, respiratory protection activities, and other specialized industrial hygiene functions. In addition to directing the work of assigned staff, the incumbent personally performs complex technical assessments, investigations, and field activities when operational needs, staffing requirements, or the complexity of the issue warrant direct involvement.

The IH Supervisor prepares and reviews technical reports and communicates complex scientific and regulatory information to diverse audiences across UCSF Campus and UCSF Health. The position coordinates and performs Environment of Care audits in accordance with Joint Commission standards, requiring comprehensive knowledge of healthcare fire and life safety, infection prevention, hazardous materials management, emergency management, and related Environment of Care principles.

The IH Supervisor monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements and serves as an organizational liaison with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders. The position develops practical solutions to complex occupational health and safety challenges through the application of professional expertise, sound judgment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The incumbent regularly represents Environmental Health & Safety at institutional committees, UC systemwide workgroups, professional organizations, and meetings with internal and external partners.

Department Overview

UCSF’s Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible environment for all faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors across the University and UCSF Health system. EH&S serves as the central resource for workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within a complex, multi-site academic health institution.

The department provides comprehensive programs and services that support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while enabling UCSF’s mission of advancing health through research, education, and patient care. Core program areas include biosafety, chemical safety, environmental protection, ergonomics, facilities safety, fire and life safety, industrial hygiene, radiation and laser safety, hazardous materials management, spill response, food facility safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, hazardous building materials, and hazardous waste management, among others.

EH&S partners closely with campus leadership, clinical operations, research programs, and affiliated organizations to proactively identify risks, implement effective controls, and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The department also provides critical support to the UCSF Health system and multiple affiliated entities, ensuring consistent standards and practices across diverse operational settings.

Through a combination of technical expertise, consultation, training, and program development, EH&S plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the safe conduct of world‑class research, education, and patient care activities at UCSF.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life/Physical/Natural Sciences/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related area and 3-5 years relevant experience and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, laws, etc.
• Skills to effectively direct and supervise subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas.
• Solid written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including strong skills to interact successfully with a widely diverse population.
• Solid skills to organize, prioritize and complete projects within budget and time constraints.
• Solid skills to appropriately, efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies and critical situations.
• Proficiency of Cal/OSHA, EPA and SFDPH.
• Expertise in industrial hygiene and development of exposure monitoring programs.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible industrial hygiene experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Proficiency of TJC regulatory compliance and prior healthcare experience.
• Master of Science degree in Life/Physical/Natural Sciences/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene/Public Health or related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional