Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Pomona, CA, USA
- Jul 09, 2026
Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Posting Number: A01033
Campus:
Department: 13191–Environmental Health and Safety
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $81,000.00 Annually
Maximum $83,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of all relevant technical requirements, logistics, materials, operations, policies, rules, regulations, and compliance regulators in EHS disciplines.
- Strong organization skills to effectively perform the day-to-day operations required for the EHS program.
- Experience in responding to and participating the response to emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; assist in the creation, development, and implementation of changes to the university’s emergency response plan as required.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements including but not limited to OSHA, CUPA, AQMD in air, water, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and asbestos.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations and effectively resolve problems.
- Ability to lead and train the workforce in safety related topics.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience from an accredited college or university in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience:
- At least two years of experience in EHS, including the ability to read/interpret state and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in the strategic development, implementation of a comprehensive EH&S program and culture, with proven related experience.
Certifications/Licenses and Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email.
Preferred Qualifications
- Major in safety, occupational health, environmental science, industrial hygiene, risk management engineering, physical/biological sciences, or related field, strongly preferred.
- Experience in higher education and research facilities with animal environments, strongly preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP); and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist strongly preferred.
Posting Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36712
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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