General Information
| Payroll Title | EHS SPEC 1 | Title Code | 007133 | Grade/Step | 09 | Working Title | Environmental Programs Specialist-EHS 1 |
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| Department Name | Environmental Health & Safety | Supervisor | Amanda E Grey | Department Head | Vernon, Russell |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Public Driving Record |
| Drug and Alcohol Test |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| forklift, drum dolly, storm drain grate lift dolly, and other material handling equipment; legally and safely operate two-axle box truck on public roads. |
| logging survey meters, multi-channel analyzers, sodium iodine detectors, single channel analyzers, neutron monitors); |
| GPS data collection equipment and GIS mapping software; Chemical and radiation measurement equipment (e.g., PID, 4-gas meters, liquid scintillation counter, GM survey meter, portable ion chambers, |
Position Purpose
| The Environmental Programs Specialist performs visual and hands-on inspections verifying chemical and controlled substance inventory. Inspects labs and storage areas to ensure accuracy and compliance with governmental regulations and campus policy. Verifies chemical inventories, storage and use areas, and authorized staff. Conducts or participates in remote site inspections and assessments for regulatory applicability, and participates in program implementation where needed to achieve compliance. Moves hazardous chemical, biological and radioactive waste from the accumulation areas on campus to the central 90-day storage area. Conducts or participates in safe handling of hazardous waste for storage and shipment. The Environmental Programs Specialist prepares documentation related to tracking of corrective actions and trends in compliance audit results and performance. Conducts follow-up activities, such as documenting, tracking, training, educating, labeling, storing, and purging of controlled materials and substances in support of established corrective action implementation. Conducts or participates in storm water public outreach and education activities. Performs other duties as requested. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Hazardous Waste Control & Compliance and Chemical and Controlled Substance Inventory | 45 |
| Conducts or participates in hazardous waste operations activities including laboratory cleanouts and pre-cleanout assessments, radioactive, biological and universal waste processing, and chemical hazardous waste pickups and segregation. Performs visual and hands-on inspections verifying chemical and controlled substance inventory. Inspects labs and storage areas to ensure accuracy and compliance with governmental regulations and campus policy. Verifies chemical inventories, storage and use areas, and authorized staff. Conducts or participates in remote site inspections and assessments for regulatory applicability, and participates in program implementation where needed to achieve compliance. Makes notations of any discrepancies or deficiencies identified during inspections and inventory, makes recommendations to lab owners on correct storage and labeling requirements. Makes recommendations on corrective action to Environmental Program Manager as part of the development and drafting of audit documentation and corrective action plans. Ensures accurate documentation and tracking compliance during audits. |
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| Compliance Documentation and Records Maintenance | 35 |
| Prepares documentation related to tracking of corrective actions and trends in compliance audit results and performance. Conducts follow-up activities, such as documenting, tracking, training, educating, labeling, storing, and purging of controlled materials and substances in support of established corrective action implementation. Participates in development and revision of Waste Program Standard Operating Procedures as well as development of Waste Program training, and training materials for faculty, staff and students. Acts as resource for campus customers on matters related to hazardous waste safety, accumulation and storage. Oversees the hazardous waste management facility and EH&S warehouse to ensure safe operations and continuous flow of materials through the facility to the appropriate final disposition. Maintains appropriate records and tracks activities related to the hazardous waste management facility and EH&S warehouse. Supports audit efforts by assisting in the audit process as well as carrying out all corrective action items that are generated by any audit findings. Works with EH&S team members and other specialists to survey laboratories for waste management practices. Evaluates design, maintenance, and work procedures in the teaching laboratories. Participates in the UC Hazardous Waste Action Group. Collaborates with other EH&S staff in the development of technical documents including Environmental Programs standard operating procedures, program documents, and guidance documents. Collaborates with other EH&S staff in the development of environmental compliance training. Provides environmental compliance training for campus staff. Provides general information to campus personnel regarding environmental compliance procedures, compliance status, and if necessary, actions to comply with environmental regulations. Maintains various reporting systems and provides compliance and data analyses as required. Ensures accuracy of tracking systems for all chemical inventory, controlled substances, hazardous waste, and storm water compliance on campus using electronic tracking and mapping systems (such as GIS/GPS). Updates and makes changes to electronic tracking systems as needed. Implements and maintains compliance tracking database programs and performance recordkeeping systems. Maintains Environmental Programs files and records. Develops content for, and updates Environmental Programs webpages. |
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| EH&S Department Support | 10 |
| Participates with other members of the Emergency Response Team to develop and improve EH&S staff readiness to respond to hazardous materials incidents. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours as necessary for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/security concerns related to hazardous materials. Maintains necessary supplies for waste operations and emergency response team operations. Coordinates maintenance of emergency response detection equipment with Industrial Hygiene program personnel. Ensures proper repair and maintenance of all waste operations related equipment. Participates in UC workgroups and campus committee meetings. Attends meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Performs other duties as assigned. |
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| Storm Water Permit | 10 |
| Conducts storm water public outreach and education activities; distributes public outreach materials. Conducts data collection for air permit, storm water, and other environmental compliance related requirements. Storm water tasks and activities will increase throughout the 5-year Phase II Small MS4 permit cycle 2013 through 2018. |
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Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology or closely related science and three years of practical work experience with chemical and controlled substance reporting, documenting, tracking and monitoring inventories; and/or experience working in Environmental Health & Safety Programs, or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. | |
| 2 | |
| Demonstrated experience with hazardous waste and knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management. Knowledge of chemical compatibilities and hazard classifications and the ability to interpret safety data sheets. Skill in collecting, compiling, documenting and analyzing chemical inventory and controlled substances. | |
| 3 | |
| Demonstrated experience with chemical inventory and controlled substances and knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements for each. Comprehensive knowledge of Homeland Security controls, DEA requirements, OSHA-Cal/OSHA, and other state and federal regulations, environmental requirements for air, storm water, wastewater, and hazardous waste management. | |
| 4 | |
| Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to interact and maintain working relationships with University administration, faculty and departments, private industry representatives, and governmental agencies, including skills to clearly communicate information to a broad variety of people in written form, in person, and on the telephone. Proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated skill in public speaking and comfort in representing the university and the department to the community and general public. | |
| 5 | |
| Skill in working independently and effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and a fluctuating workload with a demonstrated ability to collect, compile and extract data, organize, and manipulate data from multiple sources, and identify problems and trends, recommend action to be taken, and implement necessary solutions, policies and procedures. | |
| 6 | |
| Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), online and web-based tracking systems, and other EH&S software (e.g., GPS/GIS systems, chemical inventory management, SDS management, etc.). | |
| 7 | |
| Ability to work in office, academic, research laboratory environments. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, fine-finger dexterity to manipulate computer, operate and calibrate equipment; occasional bending and stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling, lifting items of up to 50 lbs intermittently. Ability to perform mechanical and other tasks requiring manual dexterity; e.g., drive forklift and manipulate pallets; maneuver full 55 gallon barrels with the aid of standard handling equipment. Ability to safely drive a box truck around campus for hazardous waste pick-ups. Ability to move heavy and bulky materials; carry emergency gear, climb ladders, and wear air-purifying respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus in toxic stressful atmospheres. Ability to safely wear and work in personal protective equipment including respirator and SCBA. Ability to participate in Emergency Response Team activities and respond to campus emergencies as necessary. | |
| 8 | |
| Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and background check through the FBI and Department of Justice. California driver's license; participation in the campus DMV Pull Notice Program. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
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Preferred certifications: Forklift certified, 40-hour HAZWOPER certified and/or CPR/First Aid certified |
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| Posted Position Purpose |
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| The University of California, Riverside has an excellent opportunity available for an Environmental Programs Specialist (EHS 1). The Environmental Programs Specialist performs visual and hands-on inspections verifying chemical and controlled substance inventory. Inspects labs and storage areas to ensure accuracy and compliance with governmental regulations and campus policy. Verifies chemical inventories, storage and use areas, and authorized staff. Conducts or participates in remote site inspections and assessments for regulatory applicability, and participates in program implementation where needed to achieve compliance. Moves hazardous chemical, biological and radioactive waste from the accumulation areas on campus to the central 90-day storage area. Segregates and packages waste for transportation. Conducts or participates in safe handling of hazardous waste for storage and shipment. The Environmental Programs Specialist prepares documentation related to tracking of corrective actions and trends in compliance audit results and performance. Conducts follow-up activities, such as documenting, tracking, training, educating, labeling, storing, and purging of controlled materials and substances in support of established corrective action implementation. Conducts or participates in storm water public outreach and education activities. Performs other duties as requested. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, biology or closely related science and three years of practical work experience with chemical and controlled substance reporting, documenting, tracking and monitoring inventories; and/or experience working in Environmental Health & Safety Programs, or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Demonstrated experience with hazardous waste and knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management. Knowledge of chemical compatibilities and hazard classifications and the ability to interpret safety data sheets. Skill in collecting, compiling, documenting and analyzing chemical inventory and controlled substances. Demonstrated experience with chemical inventory and controlled substances and knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements for each. Comprehensive knowledge of Homeland Security controls, DEA requirements, OSHA-Cal/OSHA, and other state and federal regulations, environmental requirements for air, storm water, wastewater, and hazardous waste management. Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to interact and maintain working relationships with University administration, faculty and departments, private industry representatives, and governmental agencies, including skills to clearly communicate information to a broad variety of people in written form, in person, and on the telephone. Proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated skill in public speaking and comfort in representing the university and the department to the community and general public. Skill in working independently and effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and a fluctuating workload with a demonstrated ability to collect, compile and extract data, organize, and manipulate data from multiple sources, and identify problems and trends, recommend action to be taken, and implement necessary solutions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), online and web-based tracking systems, and other EH&S software (e.g., GPS/GIS systems, chemical inventory management, SDS management, etc.). Ability to work in office, academic, research laboratory environments. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, fine-finger dexterity to manipulate computer, operate and calibrate equipment; occasional bending and stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling, lifting items of up to 50 lbs intermittently. Ability to perform mechanical and other tasks requiring manual dexterity; e.g., drive forklift and manipulate pallets; maneuver full 55 gallon barrels with the aid of standard handling equipment. Ability to safely drive a box truck around campus for hazardous waste pick-ups. Ability to move heavy and bulky materials; carry emergency gear, climb ladders, and wear air-purifying respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus in toxic stressful atmospheres. Ability to safely wear and work in personal protective equipment including respirator and SCBA. Ability to participate in Emergency Response Team activities and respond to campus emergencies as necessary. Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and background check through the FBI and Department of Justice. California driver's license; participation in the campus DMV Pull Notice Program. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Preferred certifications: Forklift certified, 40-hour HAZWOPER certified and/or CPR/First Aid certified |