Safety Specialist at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36377662
Category Facilities Development and Environmental Health & Safety
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Environmental Health & Safety Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $75,900 - $106,600
Date Posted September 25, 2025
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 Safety Specialist is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $73,600 - $106,600 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Under the direction of the Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Programs, the incumbent will serve as the campus Safety Specialist. As the Safety Specialist, this individual will collaborate with various campus units and departmental staff in the efficient and integrated administration of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) compliance programs and delivery of EH&S services. The Safety Specialist will oversee the administration of EH&S programs, perform routine and impromptu audits of campus work locations, provide training and outreach, apply technical knowledge in all campus related EH&S issues and ensures procedures are properly followed. Follows up with EH&S leadership and campus management as appropriate. In support of the campus EH&S program, the incumbent will work as a safety liaison to multiple departments ensuring that each department has a strong safety program. The incumbent will work with other EH&S subject matter experts, Risk and Insurance Management, Occupational Health, Office of Emergency Management and Training to ensure a comprehensive and holistic safety program is in place and maintained. Strong analytical skills will assist in identifying trends and offering solutions to challenging and complex safety issues.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
Master's degree in a related field	Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.	Required

License Requirements

License	Requirement
CA Drivers License	Preferred

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement
Professional certification.	Preferred
Certified Safety Professional	Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition	Requirement
Must pass a background check prior to appointment date.	Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)	Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours	Required
Perform duties and responsibilities during the workday and during after hours as part of an incident response team.	Required

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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview