Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, September 15th. 

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Working independently under general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Associate Risk Officer, and working collaboratively with departmental safety coordinators, workers compensation, and Facility Operations Planning and Construction, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist performs advanced work by exercising significant authority over one or more environmental health and safety programs to support the general goal of a safe and healthy environment for the University community. The incumbent serves as the main resource and subject matter expert on environmental health and safety programs or disciplines, providing guidance and expertise to university leadership, staff, and administrators. The incumbent performs a wide variety of administrative tasks of a responsible and difficult nature requiring advanced knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations; and university policies, guidelines, and protocols. The incumbent is expected to use independent judgement to make decisions, interpret and apply department, division, campus and system-wide policies and procedures, perform research when needed, prepare and analyze budgetary and other financial reports, provide support documentation and provide general office assistance in support of the office. Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities and accountability for own work results. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement exam and must possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.

Must be available 24/7 to respond to a crisis or incident requiring notification/investigation or participation in campus Emergency Operations Center.

Key Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience in environmental health and safety, regulatory administration, project management, and/or other related fields. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A professional certification may be required for some positions. Experience in laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental safety administration preferred. Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills required. Intermediate use of Microsoft Office programs, Web applications and database management required.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $6,700- $6,950 a month. This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu.