Manager of Environmental Health and Safety Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $120,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Incident investigation techniques for hazard identification Chemical handling safety procedures Conducting hazard assessments Industrial hygiene risk assessments Occupational health expertise Laboratory safety Investigations regulatory compliance Incident management Customer service Safety regulations Environmental regulatory compliance report Environmental compliance Records management Bachelor's degree Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Laboratory regulatory affairs Environmental law compliance support experience Project task coordination Industrial chemical handling Environmental safety protocols Pollution regulations Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description Under direction of Associate Vice President, ISS Division, the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the University's Environmental Health and Safety programs to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant campus environment. This position implements environmental health and safety programs, conducts inspections and risk assessments, coordinates regulatory compliance activities, delivers safety training, and supports emergency preparedness initiatives across the University. The Manager works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, regulatory agencies, and campus departments to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations while fostering a proactive culture of workplace safety. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows: Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and hazardous waste regulations. Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and chemical hygiene programs. Ability to conduct workplace inspections and hazard assessments. Strong organizational and project coordination skills. Ability to prepare reports, maintain regulatory records, and communicate effectively with regulatory agencies. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to:

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining regulatory compliance. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; Certification in Applied Environmental Health and Safety.

Experience or Training:

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Environmental Health and Safety. Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance activities. Preferred Qualifications Preferred degree or qualifications, licenses, certifications. Additional years of experience or type of experience. Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or Safety Management, with relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional). Experience working in higher education, healthcare, research laboratories, or similar regulated environments preferred. Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred but not required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). OSHA 30-Hour General Industry.

HAZWOPER

40-Hour. Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (preferred).

Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Leadership and Personnel Management:

Provides direct supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. Establishes priorities, assigns work, conducts performance evaluations, and ensures staff effectively support departmental goals and regulatory compliance. Promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Environmental Health & Safety team.

Key Responsibilities Environmental Health & Safety Program Administration:

Implements and manages university Environmental Health & Safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Oversees the operational execution of laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous waste management, biosafety, and environmental compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities Training and Safety Education:

Coordinates and delivers environmental health and safety training programs for faculty, staff, students, and contractors. Ensures completion of required compliance training, maintains training records, and promotes a culture of safety across the University.

Key Responsibilities Inspections, Hazard Assessments, and Risk Management:

Conducts laboratory, workplace, and facility inspections; performs hazard assessments; identifies compliance deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; and monitors completion of corrective measures. Coordinates with Facilities, Public Safety, and department leadership to mitigate identified risks.

Key Responsibilities Incident Investigation and Emergency Preparedness:

Leads investigations involving workplace injuries, hazardous material incidents, laboratory accidents, and near misses. Assists with emergency preparedness planning, hazardous material response, emergency exercises, and business continuity efforts while coordinating with Public Safety and external emergency response agencies as needed.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance, Reporting, and Committee Participation:

Coordinates hazardous waste management, chemical inventory systems, regulatory reporting, permit compliance, and agency inspections. Serves as the Environmental Health & Safety representative on university safety committees, including the Institutional Biosafety Committee and Radiation Safety Committee, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Standard business hours, with occasional emergency or upgrade-related support during evening or weekend. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $110,000.00 Annually Maximum $120,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or operate laboratory equipment and a PC, and to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats, and work in environments where hazardous chemicals are present. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are routinely performed in both typical office and laboratory settings. While performing duties in the laboratory, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, and extreme cold (non-weather). The employee may also face a risk of electric shock. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, and occasionally to high, precarious places. The employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of radiation. The noise level in the laboratory setting may be moderate to loud due to ventilation systems and other laboratory equipment. In the office setting, the noise level is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number A01051 Posting Date 08/20/2026 Close Date 08/20/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Cover Letter Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification