Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37282470
Category Facilities Development and Environmental Health & Safety
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Environmental Health & Safety Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $68,500 - $121,900
Date Posted May 22, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The full salary range for the Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $68,500- $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM), the Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer serves as the primary technical lead for the EHSRM unit's data lifecycle and organizational insight functions. The incumbent functions with a high degree of autonomy to coordinate and administer complex systems for managing information, including UC systemwide platforms such as RSS, RDMS, iVOS, and internal HR and financial systems. The position is responsible for independently determining which data sets to analyze to provide strategic insights into divisional performance and the intersections between organizational losses. Beyond routine report generation, the incumbent leads analytical studies including SWOT and GAP analyses to identify root causes of safety and loss incidents and formulate data-driven recommendations for improvements of EH&S and Risk Management programs. Using seasoned analytical skills, the incumbent designs new safety, compliance and loss mitigation/prevention metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), creates advanced business intelligence tools (e.g., pivot tables and dashboards), and ensures the long-term accuracy and integrity of data used for campus-wide risk mitigation and strategic decision-making.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to start date. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge in the following areas: risk management; insurance; forecasting and analysis; accounting; knowledge of common organization-specific computer application programs; knowledge of organizational processes and procedures; understanding of organization rules and regulations. |
| Proven interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, active listening skills, and organizational skills. |
| Proven ability to concisely present complex risk findings and make recommendations verbally and in writing. |
| Proven ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems. |
| Strong skills required to develop course materials and deliver content effectively to diverse populations. |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. |
| Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. |
| Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety operations and terminology. |
| Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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