Updated: Jun 7, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Opening ID: 45083

Reports To: Industrial Hygiene Manager

Working Title: Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 007146

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers-striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Environmental Health & Safety strives to provide reliable, innovative and proactive services to the campus community. EH&S and the campus community work together. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic and research excellence. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets and efficient execution of business processes.

Applies professional knowledge or expertise in Industrial Hygiene within EH&S and serves as lead person on one or more program(s).Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure predetermined objectives are adequately met and that application of professional / technical judgment is sound. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining health and safety solutions. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. This position impacts EH&S programs, other departments and / or segments of the organization.

Compensation Range:

$85,000 - $103,000 (Annual)

Department Website:

https://www.ehs.uci.edu/

Required:

3 or more years equivalent direct experience in the field.

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

Strong skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. Thorough knowledge / understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general knowledge / understanding of all EH&S fields. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and guidelines. Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively in a diverse environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints.

Preferred:

Master's Degree - preferred

Special Conditions Required:

Must possess a valid California Driver's license and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program. Must be able to operate an EH&S vehicle. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends when needed and be on-call for emergencies. Must complete and pass a respirator fit-test and wear PPE. Must comply with the UC vaccine policy.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at @UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at @ or [email protected] .

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