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Chemical Hygiene Officer

University of California - Irvine
United States, California, Irvine
March 29, 2024
Job Opening ID: 46730 Reports To: Assistant Director, Research Safety Working Title: Chemical Hygiene Officer Department: Environmental Health & Safety Bargaining Unit: 99 FLSA: Exempt Payroll Job Code: 000358 Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine Percent of Time: 100% Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F 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. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will have general responsibility for the campus Chemical Hygiene Plan, manage function of the chemical inventory system and collaborate with labs on managing chemical inventories, collaborate with academic EH&S Coordinators, and provide subject matter expertise in the areas of chemical safety, risk evaluation, and high hazard chemical research facilities. You will also identify, evaluate, and control chemical workplace hazards and develop chemical safety training programs for all levels of faculty, research staff, teaching assistants and laboratory personnel. You will also respond to campus emergencies involving potentially hazardous materials and situations. Knowledge and experience applying laboratory safety and industrial hygiene principles and standards to university environment is required. Knowledge of Cal-OSHA Laboratory Standard is required. This individual will serve as the technical expert in one of the following fields / disciplines: Laboratory Safety including Chemical Safety, Hazardous Materials, Radiation Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Hazardous Waste. Problems are complex and may require creation of new methodologies by applying professional EH&S knowledge and / or expertise. Serves as technical expert in the development / implementation of programs within one of these fields / disciplines. May represent EH&S regarding the field / discipline at meetings and conferences involving academic compliance committees, campus, system wide, local government, state and federal levels of authority in matters related to field of expertise. Decision-making is based on established procedures and integration / interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and organizational policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology, impact on other EH&S programs; and senior management approvals. Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, departments, segments of the organization and / or organization wide. Compensation Range: $87,200.00 - $163,600.00 Required: 7 or more years in advanced safety/chemical safety experience in a research or industry setting with a BS in Chemistry or Occupational Safety or may substitute with 4 years of experience and a MS in Chemistry Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. -required Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. Skilled in training development, instruction, and good public speaking skills. Advanced or expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as appropriate, recommend organization policy. Experience in developing a comprehensive environmental health and safety programs. Advanced or expert knowledge / understanding of broad range of EH&S fields and familiarity with all EH&S fields. Strong chemistry background with recent experience in research safety. Professional level of knowledge with broad-based laboratory experience in a research environment. Proven skill in working independently and following through on duties with minimal direction. Advanced skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. Knowledge of Power Point, Excel, and database programs. Advanced skill to effectively represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups. Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within budget and time constraints. Skill in setting priorities in order to complete work in a timely manner when there are: Changes in type of workload; Pressures of deadlines; Heavy workload during certain days of the week or certain months of the year. Preferred: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer. - preferred Ph.D. Chemist preferred extensive experience in a research setting. Advanced skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other EH&S technical and professional staff. Special Conditions Required: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and participate in the DMV Pull-notice program. Must be willing to work outside of regularly scheduled shift Participating member of EH&S emergency support team. Must be able to wear PPE. Must comply with UC and UCI vaccination 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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.