About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .

Departmental Overview

Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 20, 2023

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of Asbestos, Lead, Silica and Construction related Hazardous Materials Program and Projects Responsibilities include: Ensuring that UCB stays in compliance with all state and federal regulations that pertain to construction related hazardous material management, removal and disposal.
• Works closely with FS insulation workers (including developing work plans) to make sure that small-scale abatement related work done in-house is being conducted safely.
• Initiates and manages small-scale emergency repairs which include asbestos and lead impacting activities with FS insulators or outside vendors.
• Monitor progress of all asbestos, lead and other construction related hazardous material project on campus including daily inspections of the abatement works and conducting final visual inspections.
• Gathers materials for testing, send them to the appropriate testing lab and disseminate results in a timely fashion to the appropriate entity.
• Conducts review of field notes and sampling results collected by third party industrial hygiene consulting firm, to ensure compliance with the campus spec and all state and federal regulations.
• Inspects the work performance of industrial hygiene consulting firm conducting survey and environmental quality assurance work on campus.
• Continues development of UCB asbestos and lead database.
• Responsible for the initiation, management and execution phase of small-scale (<$50K) abatement and soft demo projects, including but not limited to maintaining project daily logs, reviewing project progress and inspections.
• Interfaces and coordinates work with other units, i.e., Parking and Transportation, RSSP, Construction and Design, UCPD, CNS, SCR, and many campus clients.
• Demonstrate and perform the job while adhering to all UC policies and procedures including: Code of Conduct, IIPP (Health and Safety Procedures), Hazardous Materials Communication Program, Health and Safety manual and all other documents authorized by this individual as part of the FS upper management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough skills in problem recognition / avoidance / resolution.
• Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control.
• Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Licenses/Certifications:

• AHERA Asbestos Project Designers.
• AHERA Asbestos Contractor and Supervisor.
• AHERA Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner.
• Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST).
• CDPH Lead Inspector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices.
• Thorough project management skills, including skill to manage complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure and short- and long-range strategic building plans.
• Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including high level political acumen.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $34.00 - $44.54.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
• This is a hybrid position, eligible for 50% remote capability.