Safety Specialist

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for a Safety Specialist within the EH&S program. Under the Director, this role oversees EH&S compliance, audits work locations, delivers training, and ensures safety procedures are followed across campus.

The position supports multiple departments, partners with Risk and Insurance Management and Emergency Training, and requires current work authorization for UCR staff appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience administering environmental health and safety programs.
• Auditing campus locations for compliance and safety standards.
• Training and outreach to staff and faculty on EH&S topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of EH&S programs across campus.
• Perform routine and impromptu audits of work locations.
• Provide training, outreach, and guidance to departments on safety procedures.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 09/01/2026

Overview

Job ID 37885254

Category Facilities Development and Environmental Health & Safety

Organization Planning Budget & Administration

Department Environmental Health & Safety Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $79,699 - $144,156

Date Posted August 18, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision General Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The full salary range for the Safety Specialist is $79,698.96 - $144,155.52 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $79,698.96 - $106,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Under the direction of the Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Programs, the incumbent will serve as the campus Safety Specialist. As the Safety Specialist, this individual will collaborate with various campus units and departmental staff in the efficient and integrated administration of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) compliance programs and delivery of EH&S services. The Safety Specialist will oversee the administration of EH&S programs, perform routine and impromptu audits of campus work locations, provide training and outreach, apply technical knowledge in all campus related EH&S issues and ensures procedures are properly followed. Follows up with EH&S leadership and campus management as appropriate. In support of the campus EH&S program, the incumbent will work as a safety liaison to multiple departments ensuring that each department has a strong safety program. The incumbent will work with other EH&S subject matter experts, Risk and Insurance Management, Occupational Health, Office of Emergency Management and Training to ensure a comprehensive and holistic safety program is in place and maintained. Strong analytical skills will assist in identifying trends and offering solutions to challenging and complex safety issues. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.