Description
Job Posting Details
Payroll Title: EHS SPEC 2 NEX
Job Code: 7145
Job Open Date: 4/23/2024
Application Review Begins: 5/8/2024
Department Code (Name): Environment Health & Safety Services (HLSF)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-Represented
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: PSS/21
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted hourly salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.16 -$39.99/hr.
Full Salary Range: The full hourly range for this position is $32.18 - $57.28/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Work Location: Environmental Health & Safety - 1001
Working Days and Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world; Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment; Provide excellence in service to the campus community; and Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.
Benefits of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.
Brief Summary of Job Duties
Under general supervision, coordinates the efforts of the campus Hazardous Waste Program which is responsible for providing cost-effective hazardous waste management in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provides customer service for chemical pickups, emergency spill response, and assistance on shipping hazardous materials. The Program is also responsible for pollution prevention, regulatory reporting, and maintaining campus emergency response capabilities.
Required Qualifications
● High School Diploma
● At least one year of relevant work experience in the operational aspects of the hazardous waste field including knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
● At least three years of relevant work in the environmental health and safety field or lab/manufacturing operations.
● Solid, comprehensive working knowledge / understanding of a hazardous waste field, including related laws and regulations, and general understanding of all EH&S fields.
● Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
● Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
Preferred Qualifications
● Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or relevant technical field.
● Strong background in the chemistry of hazardous materials including knowledge of organic/inorganic chemistry, hazardous materials, toxicity of hazardous materials, hazard classifications/chemical incompatibilities, chemical handling procedures, and personal protective equipment, preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
● Must possess current HazWOPER certification within six months of Employment.
Special Conditions of Employment
● Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
● Satisfactory conviction history background check
● UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
- 65% Hazardous Waste Program Operations - Performs all operational (technical & field) aspects of the campus Hazardous Waste Program in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as campus policies and procedures. Supervises part-time employees in program operations. Trains campus personnel on correct disposal procedures. Performs routine collection of hazardous materials/waste and universal waste from a variety of locations on and off campus. Reviews pickup requests for waste acceptance and safe transportation procedures. Performs the collection, packaging, and disposal of all laboratory sharps (e.g. hypodermic needles, syringes, razor blades and scalpel blades), as well as glass items defined by the Medical Waste Management Act. Segregates the various types of sharps waste, including chemically contaminated sharps, bio-hazardous sharps, and non-hazardous sharps. Independently performs the full scope of duties related to the dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipping program, including the preparation of shipping papers for campus personnel using the appropriate software required by the transporters. Properly marks and packages various chemicals that are shipped from laboratories Performs the segregation, transportation, processing, packaging, manifesting, and preparation for shipment of hazardous materials/waste. Oversees activities related to proper handling, processing, and disposal of hazardous materials/waste which are managed under special and/or exclusive contracts. Develops and implements cost effective and safe procedures to package and dispose of new waste streams. Creates new profiles at appropriate disposal facilities to assure the continuous flow of hazardous waste to comply with accumulation time limits. Assists with the Surplus Chemical Program, in order to divert materials from waste and to save money. Coordinates and performs activities related to proper handling, processing, and disposal of complex waste streams (ie. gas cylinders, unknown chemicals, and reactive/unstable chemicals, including lithium compound shipments). Performs laboratory analysis of unknown chemicals (HazCat) and the emergency stabilization of reactive chemicals. Coordinates activities related to proper handling, processing, and disposal of hazardous materials/waste generated at the University's offsite satellite facilities. Performs site visits and arranges for transportation of hazardous waste with certified hazardous material transporters. Performs maintenance and housekeeping activities related to the Hazardous Waste Facility, including repairs and trouble-shooting of facility equipment. Prepares the Hazardous Waste Facility for daily usage. Independently performs the full scope of duties related to the Community Household Hazardous Waste Program with the collection, shipment, and public education of household hazardous waste.
- 15% Hazardous Waste Program Compliance - Responsible for the proper management of all hazardous waste manifests generated by the campus, including correcting and signing. Performs quality assurance on all returned hazardous waste manifests for time constraints, material acceptance, and facility handling codes. Performs campus-wide environmental audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and/or mandates, including Title 40, Title 22, and Title 49. Corrects or reports any regulatory deficiencies while in the field, including rearranging chemical storage areas to avoid environmental incidents from occurring. Trains and educates campus faculty, staff, and students in all applicable hazardous waste and universal waste regulations while in the field. Supplies the campus with materials needed to comply with applicable regulations, such as labels, placards, and secondary containment. Performs weekly inspections of the Hazardous Waste Facility to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Performs inspections of campus treatment units, including sampling for waste water compliance. Audits campus for illegal disposal or abandonment of hazardous and universal wastes. Responsible for regulatory reporting requirements and compliance matters related to aspects of the campus Hazardous Waste Program. Responds to campus remediation inquiries and performs appropriate remediation procedures.
- 10% Hazardous Waste Program Database - Performs tracking of hazardous waste manifests and waste shipment volumes for compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Responsible for the activities (data entry, invoicing, reporting) related to the computerized hazardous waste tracking system for waste pickups.
- 10% Emergency Response - Participates in the campus Emergency Response Team and Emergency Operation Center activities and is an active member of the SCBA trained EH&S HAZ MAT Team to respond to major environmental hazards, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, while on call 24/7 for campus responses. Assists in emergency response in the following EH&S programs: Radiation Safety, Bio-Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire. Responds independently to minor environmental and occupational incidents and assesses incidents to determine appropriate response level. Maintains the EH&S Haz Mat truck, Emergency Response Trailer, and Campus Chemical Spill Closets with appropriate emergency response supplies. Tracks campus emergency/incident responses and notifies appropriate agencies.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy – With Interim Revisions
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information:
UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information
University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments
* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For more information:
University of California's Affirmative Action Policy
University of California's Anit-Discrimination Policy
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