Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title |
Environmental Health & Safety Manager |
| Union Level |
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| Department |
Enterprise Risk Management |
| Campus |
Stockton |
| Posting Number |
201303997P |
| Full or Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Months |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
Work performed during standard business hours. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. |
| Position End Date |
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| Open Date |
04/18/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period. |
| Sponsorship |
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose |
The Environmental Health and Safety (
EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health and safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant campus environment. This role involves developing and managing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. |
| Essential Functions |
Develop and Implement EHS Programs: Create and enforce policies and procedures to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Compliance Management: Ensure the university complies with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Risk Assessment: Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
Hazardous Waste Management: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste materials to minimize environmental impact and sure compliance with regulations.
Environmental Audits: Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to identify potential environmental hazards and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs for faculty, staff, and students on EHS topics, including but not limited to emergency response, hazardous materials handling, and workplace safety.
Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities, incidents, and corrective actions, and prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.
Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, identifying root causes, and recommend preventative measures.
Emergency Response: Coordinate emergency response activities and develop emergency preparedness plans.
Regulation Liaison: Serve as the primary contract with regulatory agencies and ensure timely reporting and documentation.
Sustainability Initiatives: Support the university's sustainability goals by managing waste reduction, pollution prevention and resource conservation programs.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety inspection, training sessions, waste and compliance activities.- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in occupational safety and health or a related field.
- Three (3) years of work experience in occupational, environmental (hazardous materials and waste management), health, and safety.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management or five (5) years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety preferably in an academic or research setting.
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, excellent communication and training skills.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
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| Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May require extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional to frequent standing, walking, walking across campus, project sites, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting to 50 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed both outdoors and indoors, which requires frequent walking, standing, simple grasping, climbing stairs, stooping, lifting, and reaching. Work performed during standard business hours. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Occasional to frequent visits to project sites.
Exposure to hazardous materials. Must be eligible to wear a respirator.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. |
| Hiring Range |
$73,710.00 - $101,362.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. |
| Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years. |
| AA/EEO Policy Statement |
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability. |
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University of the Pacific
Apr 18, 2025