EH&S Specialist (Heatlh Physicist / Lab Safety) Job in Santa Cruz CA -

["Ken Smith" <ksmith@ucsc.edu>]

Hi All -



 



EHS at UCSC (ehs.ucsc.edu) is hiring for an EHS Specialist. The job is listed with a generic EHS job description (This is a new approach to safety management that we are implementing). Individuals with a background in industrial hygiene, health physics or environmental management are strongly encouraged to apply. (Note especially useful is a background in HP) More information about the job can be found here http://www2.ucsc.edu/staff_hr/employment/listings/020940.htm. This position provides outstanding professional development opportunities and high quality benefits.



 



UC Santa Cruz is located on the sunny side of the beautiful Monterey Bay, 74 miles south of San Francisco.  By virtue of its spectacular setting in a redwood forest overlooking the Monterey Bay, its award-winning architecture, and its network of picturesque bikeways and pathways, UC Santa Cruz is considered one of the most visually appealing campuses in the world.  More information can be found at http://www.ucsc.edu .



The Laboratory Safety and Environmental Management Programs at UCSC are rapidly growing program that supports the University.  Environmental Health and Safety interacts with all research laboratory environments including the Center for RNA Research, the Santa Cruz Institute of Particle Physics the Institute for Marine Sciences and Lick Observatory.



If you have any questions about the job or please feel free to give me a call (831-459-3911) or send me an e-mail.  I would be glad to answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job in I encourage you to apply.



 



-Ken



 



 



University of California, Santa Cruz



ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST I



PROFESSIONAL & SUPPORT STAFF PROGRAM GRADE K



JOB # 02-09-40



FULL TIME/CAREER



STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $3783-$5291/month



Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience



SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Under supervision, the selected candidate will use professional judgment and will operate independently while performing professional duties in several major areas of the campus Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Program, including general occupational and laboratory safety, environmental regulation compliance, hazardous waste and materials management and emergency response.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  Industrial Hygiene/Safety (general and laboratory):  participate in the, development and implementation of campus safety programs through specific processes and procedures; provide effective communication to individuals, and departments to facilitate correction of safety hazards; conduct surveys to identify, evaluate and correct safety hazards; provide laboratory compliance assistance, including training, chemical use and waste management, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation safety, odor investigations; assist with routine program responsibilities including air and bulk sampling, respiratory protection, complaint investigations; maintain a good working knowledge of legal requirements, guidelines, policies and good practices; develop and participate in the delivery of safety related training programs; prepare written documents and reports; Environmental Programs Compliance:  assist with development and implementation of the campus comprehensi!

ve environmental compliance program in areas of facility assessments, air permit maintenance, business plan compliance and water/storm water compliance.  Emergency Response:  participate in development of policy and procedures for response to hazardous materials emergencies; respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials,



QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE (with or without accommodation):  experience of familiarity with environmental compliance programs such; experience in performance of effective workplace, shop and/or laboratory surveys; excellent computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases; excellent communication skills necessary to impart health and safety information to workers of differing backgrounds strong interpersonal skills; knowledge and experience in the identification and evaluation of health and safety hazards; basic knowledge of chemical toxicology and properties; knowledge of current legal requirements, guidelines that apply to health and safety issues; knowledge of fire, electrical and seismic safety issues, chemical use and storage principles and procedures for disposal of hazardous wastes, selection of and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, supplied air respirators and protective clothing.  The abilities to:  ev!

aluate basic occupational health problems and devise solutions; use accepted professional practices to evaluate and respond to emergency situations; organize and schedule tasks to complete projects effectively and efficiently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal effectively with people in the widest variety of job classifications.



SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  The selected candidate must possess a valid license to drive in the State of California and participate in the DMV Pull Notice program; must also be fingerprinted. The abilities to:  pass a post-hire physical exam; drive ½ ton pick up truck; move equipment and material weighing up to 50lbs with or without accommodations; pass pulmonary function test and have ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.



Position is open until filled; initial review of application materials will begin on: 10/15/02.



To ensure full consideration, include a salary history with your application materials.



This position is eligible for full benefits.



To ensure review of application materials they must be received in the Staff Human Resources Office by the initial review date and reflect a job number.

Please call (831) 459-2011 for further information and/or to request disability accommodation. All current job listings are available via the 24-hour Job Hot Line (831) 459-2011 or via the Internet (www2.ucsc.edu/staff_hr/employment/).Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Services (800) 735-2922. Send application materials to: UCSC SHR/Employment, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

The University of California Santa Cruz is an AA/EEO Employer.



Ken Smith, CHP 

_____________________________________________________________________

Radiation Safety Officer / Laboratory Safety   voice: (831) 459-3911 

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)          cell: (831) 212-3911

University of California                         fax: (831) 459-3209 

1156 High St.                                 e-mail: ksmith@ucsc.edu

Santa Cruz, CA 95064                             web: ehs.ucsc.edu





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