Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Job no: 544613

Work type: Staff

Location: San Jose - Moss Landing Marine Lab

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Environmental Health and Safety

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Resources & Operations of Moss Landing Marine Labs, the Environmental Health and Safety Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting an overall safety program for the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML). The incumbent performs professional work in the field of chemical, biological, and radiation safety as well as occupational health in connection with health hazards, laboratory and workplace safety to include proper usage of lab and classroom spaces. Implements the SJSU Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), and advises leadership on any revision needed to conform to the latest State and Federal regulations or changes to site conditions and/or operations. Acts as lead resource regarding safety at MLML. Ensures compliance with CSU emergency response systems, proper use of chemicals, biologicals, lab equipment, and hazardous waste. Responsible for communicating protocols for chemical use, biological use, storage and disposal to the MLML community of faculty, students, staff and researchers. Responsible for overseeing county inspections, including hazardous materials and fire safety, and liaison to the College of Science Safety Team and SJSU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Distributes training materials and ensures that training has occurred and is documented; acts as lead resource for coordinating and providing all required and recommended safety and awareness training and EHS software application support for faculty, staff, and students, assisting supervisors with training and documentation. Supports MLML faculty in maintenance of the specimen and sample archives.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting lab and shop safety inspections, maintenance of hazard reports/correction records

Coordinate with Associate Director of Resources & Operations, Executive Director, Facilities Supervisor, Diving Safety Officer, Marine Operations Manager, IT staff, the Director of EHS, and the College of Science (CoS) leadership on the resolution of safety issues

Collaborate with IT and SJSU Emergency Management personnel to identify appropriate applications for collecting, validating, and maintaining inventory and updated means of communications with MLML personnel and affiliates for emergency communications and management

Ensure chemical inventories are updated and reconciled annually

Ensure chemicals are stored, labeled and used appropriately, assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in development of chemical standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work to ensure users are trained on those SOPs

Act as lead resource to PIs by providing guidance and support on ensuring appropriate PPE, spill kits, and other safety equipment and supplies are identified

Identify safety supplies and equipment needs for academic purposes to procure and provision to teaching faculty including, for example, disposable lab coats, nitrile gloves, and eye protection in collaboration with MLML Faculty and Resource Analyst

Provide safety, use, and best practice training for shared equipment including, for example, autoclaves, x ray equipment, microscopes

Coordinate or complete, where possible, ongoing maintenance of instructional and other shared scientific/research equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Ability to influence and communicate effectively with Supervisors and Associates

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory agencies and requirements

Ability to create and deliver engaging training materials to a large audience

Ability to deliver messaging in a way that is comprehensible to its intended audience

Ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and generate reports including skill in identifying, investigating, analyzing and recommending solutions to problems or challenges

Ability to understand and analyze complex problems from a future-oriented and broad interactive perspective and readily develop proactive and sustainable solutions

Ability to independently research, interpret, develop, communicate and implement regulations, codes, policies, procedures, guidelines and precedents for assigned projects and initiatives

Expertise in administrative survey techniques, operations and systems analysis, statistical and research methods, and the ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies/procedures

Ability to discern what should be confidential and to maintain confidentiality

Ability to train others and provide lead work direction

Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment

Fluent in the use of standard computer and web-based applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite

Ability to demonstrate, through personal example, a caring, collaborative and open culture and environment which values the individual, teamwork, ethical conduct, exemplary customer service and quality results

Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals at all levels within the campus. Work often involves front line contacts with a variety of individuals requiring active analysis, problem solving and effective interpersonal skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and serve as a primary contact and subject matter expert for other departments and individuals across the campus and with outside agencies

Ability to effectively interpret, organize and present information, ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative, collaborative and facilitation skills to obtain decisions required to move forward toward implementation

Ability to independently recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions. This includes managing multiple tasks and working proactively to avoid crisis and backlog.

Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts into all aspects of performing job duties

Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of chemicals and chemical safety and protection

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training

Four (4) years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Science or Engineering and/or a Bachelor's degree from a four year college/university in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Previous work experience in an environmental health and safety program at a major university

Equivalent to at least Three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in administering and developing environmental health and safety programs

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,570/month - $8,820/month

CSU Salary Range: $5,537/month - $10,014/month

San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.