Safety Manager

Job Opening ID: 67559
Reports To: Assistant Director Safety Services
Working Title: SAFETY MANAGER
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000296
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm
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.
 
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Safety Services, the Safety Manager is responsible for Cal/OSHA Title 8 and general injury prevention program development and compliance implementation for the UC Irvine campus. The Safety Manager supervises and oversees the work of the Safety and Injury Prevention team, responds to and investigates injuries, incidents, and safety concerns, conducts hazard analyses, and serves as a resource for technical areas of workplace safety in line with state regulation, university policies, and industry best practices. They will use their technical experience and sound professional judgement to identify areas of improvement, propose corrective action, and successfully implement solutions. The Safety Manager will oversee the work of four staff and continually assess program needs, staffing, and workflow to optimize resources. The Safety Manager is responsible for updating and implementing the campus Injury Illness Prevention Plan, assessing program gaps, and serves as a member of the Emergency Support Team and the Emergency Operations Center. The Safety Manager will be the primary liaison to several technical areas and schools on campus and work in a variety of settings including but not limited to offices, machine shops, laboratories, outdoor workspaces, art studios, theater spaces, and fleet servicing yards. They will utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with employees at varying levels to effectively communicate and implement safety programs in a politically sensitive environment.
 
Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 
$90,500.00 - $169,700.00 (Annual Salary)

 

Department Website:

 

https://www.ehs.uci.edu/
 

Required:
 

• 5 or more years of experience overseeing occupational safety programs in a diverse work environment 3 or more years’ experience supervising staff
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, laws, etc. 
• Skills to effectively direct and supervise subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas. 
• Solid written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including strong skills to interact successfully with a widely diverse population. 
• Solid skills to organize, prioritize and complete projects within budget and time constraints. 
• Solid skills to appropriately, efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies and critical situations.
   

Preferred:
 

• CSP or CIH preferred

 
Special Conditions Required:
 

• On-site presence required, with flexibility for hybrid work as dictated by business requirements and performance.

 

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 [email protected]