Chemical Hygiene Officer

Department Name:
Environmental Health and Safety

Classification Salary Range: $7,566 - $11,022 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $7,566 - $8,521 per month.

About The Department/Position

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) will provide program leadership of four critical areas;
1) participate with all levels of the campus organization to develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices;
2) assess, formulate and evaluate the campus Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Plan and ensure compliance with University policies and federal, state and local regulations pertaining to chemical management and chemical hygiene on campus, including Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 5191, 5194, and
3) provide subject matter expertise in chemical hygiene and environmental health and safety (EHS) to educate and protect faculty, staff, and students and protect the environment.
4) Have direct oversight over the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist.

Special Working Conditions

The CHO will be listed as a 24/7 emergency contact for chemical hygiene incidents on campus such as chemical spills. The CHO may be contacted during off‑hours as needed to address specific issues.

• Review and update the campus Chemical Hygiene Plan and other Health/Hygiene related EHS programs.
• Oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Assist the EHS Director with agency reporting and act as the liaison during agency inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety and good chemical hygiene practices.
• Work with administrators and other employees to develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor the procurement, use, and disposal of chemicals.
• Understand the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances and serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and employees.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve various EHS training programs such as general laboratory safety, hazardous waste, and spill response.
• Perform EHS training for faculty, staff, and/or students.
• Serve as the campus Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Oversee the department internship program
• Develop EHS inspection protocols for laboratory safety, chemical management, and hazardous waste management.
• Understand federal and state EHS training requirements and develop and maintain a training matrix by job or student classification

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Occupational, Health and Safety, or related field with additional chemistry background.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety with experience in chemical hygiene involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. An understanding of fundamental chemistry and EHS is required. Certified Laser Safety Officer (LSO)

• Extensive knowledge of Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 5191, 5194 and other applicable federal and state regulations. As well as related standards such as ANSI
• Understand the fundamentals and principles of both chemistry and EHS and communicate on critical technical and administrative topics with all levels of the campus organization.
• Ability to maintain good relationships throughout the campus and support others to fulfill critical roles and responsibilities of various EHS programs.

• Certification:
  Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (NRCC-CHO)
• Preferred Education:
  
  Master's degree in Chemistry or related science with coursework in chemistry.
  
  Preferred Experience:
  
  Five to eight years of experience in EHS and chemical hygiene is preferred.
• Past experience serving as a CHO and running a Chemical…