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University of California Santa Cruz Chemical Hygiene Officer position.

Open until filled. Initial review date: 5.14.13

Applicants must use UCSC on-line application process:

                https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66383

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Dan Blunk  PhD, REA  831.459.3541 

Environmental Programs Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Office

University of California Santa Cruz

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Chemical Hygiene Officer

Environmental Health & Safety

JOB #1304237

FULL TIME; CAREER

Starting Salary Range: $57,500 -$73,000/annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring campus environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.

Applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty areas within EH&S and serves as lead person on one or more program(s) within a single discipline. 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 solutions. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.  Decision-making is based on established procedures; relevant laws; regulations and campus policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology; impact on other EH&S programs, and senior management approvals as required (Vice Chancellor, Chancellor, Agency). Decisions may impact individual work, other EH&S programs, other campus departments and/or segments of campus (e.g., shops, labs, residential).

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors and advanced degree in chemistry or an appropriate scientific, engineering or environmental science field, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in safety management, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or Public Health.

• 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.

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 05-14-2013

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

View full job description and access on-line application: https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66383

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site (http://jobs.ucsc.edu ) on or before the initial review date.  Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz.  For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009.  Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922.  The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.