Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description:

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator I

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $7,500 - $8,334

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $4,135 - $12,288

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by January 2, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the administrative direction of the Director of Safety and Risk Management, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading EHS staff in the campus-wide administration of all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves applying a technical EHS understanding in contributing to developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS policies and procedures in the areas of occupational safety, food safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous material spill response, radiation safety, biological safety, chemical safety, construction safety management, and student safety. The EHS Manager works collaboratively with various departments to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective measures aimed at minimizing risks and promoting a culture of safety across the campus.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

EHS Program Management/Development
Assist in the development of and management of all aspects related to EHS programs, under the direction of the Director. Apply technical knowledge of EHS to ensure programs remain evergreen and relevant including but not limited to: IIPP, LOTO, hazardous waste, APSA, HazCom, radiation safety, and biosafety. Engage with stakeholders to ensure EHS programs are all-encompassing of the organization’s activities. Complete needs assessments to identify gaps and determine current needs within the organization. Perform regulatory reviews to identify all relevant federal, state, and local regulations that apply to the campus. Participate in hazard identification as part of the risk assessment to incorporate findings into EHS programs. Conduct ongoing assessment of existing safety programs and policies and identify and recommend areas for enhancement in compliance with regulatory requirements. Work closely with other departments and lead or participate in cross-functional teams and committees focused on environmental health and safety initiatives.
Supervision & Leadership
Lead and supervise an EHS team by providing direction, managing workloads, and assigning priorities. Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff as needed. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Conduct performance evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and recognize outstanding contributions. Collaborate with team members to establish team goals and objectives in alignment with department’s overall vision. Address and resolve conflicts and mediate issues within the team and between stakeholders, working with the Director as needed. Serve as a Safety Officer for the University Incident Command System (ICS) under a declared and/or mobilized university emergency/disaster scenario, reporting to the Incident Commander and/or their designee. Ensure excellent customer service in environmental health and safety.
Strategic Planning/Continuous Improvement
In coordination with the Director, provide strategic guidance and recommendations to university leadership by offering technical expertise related to EHS strategies, policy development, and collaboration to align safety initiatives with broader institutional objectives. Help establish measurable goals and performance indicators to track the effectiveness of safety initiatives. Provide functional oversight for campus environmental health, and safety by supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a strategic plan to enhance and promote a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Recommend and contribute to the creation of long-term safety vision, objectives, and operational plans aligned with the university’s mission and values. Anticipate campus growth impact for the continued effectiveness of campus safety and risk. In coordination with the Director of SRM, forecast short and long-term operating budgets as well as special budget refunds from insurance dividends.
Training & Development
Develop a comprehensive training matrix based on different employee groups that addresses identified needs including mandatory training, refresher courses, and specialized training for high-risk areas or roles. Identify and anticipate the organization’s training needs by reviewing job roles, risk assessments, incident reports, and compliance requirements. Identify specific training needs for different employee groups based on their roles and exposure to hazard.
Risk Management
Act as a primary point of contact and main liaison between the organization and the regulatory inspectors including accompanying the inspectors during visits and providing requested documents. Perform self-directed jobsite audits and inspections to identify EHS deficiencies and work with appropriate stakeholders to correct. Oversee the incident investigation process, including development of effective corrective actions, involving the Director as necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in health & safety, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the development of environmental, health, and safety with at least two (2) years supervising or leading a team of professional staff.

LICENSES -

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire:
  • 40-hour Hazardous Waste Worker (HazWOPER) certification
  • 30- hour Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance training
  • Asbestos Management Planner/Building Inspector
  • Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 800 certifications

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• General knowledge of safety, health, and environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and national standards relating to applicable areas of Environmental Health, including DOT, OSHA, HAZMAT, and NFPA.
• General knowledge of safety system, risk minimization, and insurance provisions.
• Ability to interface with the following agencies: Cal OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State Fire Marshal’s Office, County Health Department, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, local fire departments and hazard response teams, California State University Risk Management Association/Auxiliary Organization Risk Management Association (CURMA/AORMA),
• Ability to interface with and be a resource for all organizations on the main campus and auxiliaries.
• Familiarity with and ability to participate in emergency responses. Knowledge of Campus Emergency Operations Center.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to handle situations calmly and effectively while making informed decisions.
• Ability to assist with the development and implementation of strategic planning processes and and participate in shared governance.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate staff to perform successfully and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing or leading a team and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in health & safety, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• Prior experience directing and managing a safety, risk, and environmental health program within a large, complex organization, preferably higher education.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Associate in risk management for Public Entities (ARM - P)
• Asbestos Contract Supervisor, Asbestos Project Designer
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All Hazards Safety Officer
• Certified US Export Control Officer (CUSECO)
• Demonstrate skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK - involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Is exposed to excessive noise
• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave
• Drives motorized equipment
• Works in high places

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Limited: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A “designated position” in the CSU’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (CSU”), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Melissa Carleton, Interim Title IX Coordinator & DHR Administrator, (661) 654-2713.

Advertised: Dec 12 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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