Environmental Health and Safety Manager Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Healthcare

Overview

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, Haz Com, 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…


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