EHS Safety Programs Manager in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37375396
Category Facilities Development and Environmental Health & Safety
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Environmental Health & Safety Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $93,200 - $174,200
Date Posted July 10, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The full salary range for the EHS Safety Programs Manager is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $93,200 - $129,108 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management supports the University of California, Riverside by promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant campus environment through prevention, education, consultation, inspection, investigation, and continuous improvement. The department partners with campus units to identify hazards, implement controls, ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and strengthen a culture of safety. The EHS Safety Programs Manager serves as a campus leader within Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM) and reports to the Director of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Programs. The position supervises assigned safety specialists and is responsible for leading, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving occupational safety programs across the UCR campus community. This role is accountable for campus-wide program performance, including measurable outcomes, compliance results, and effective program execution.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 |
| Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a Master's degree in these or a related field is preferred. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| 3-5 years of supervisory/managerial experience with direct reports. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. | Required |
| 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. |
| Solid problem solving skills to deal and resolve matters arising for both simple and complex general public and occupational safety issues and concerns in the campus environment. Ability to assess complex safety issues, resolve problems, respond to emergencies, and make sound decisions within policy and regulatory requirements. |
| Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, including staff development, performance management, delegation, accountability, and team coordination. Supervisory and managerial skills and familiarity with organizational culture and working with direct reports. |
| Solid foundational and accomplished skills for leading, developing, and implementing sound safety programs including areas such as lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined space, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, fall protection, scaffolding, warehousing safety, excavation, powered industrial vehicles, event safety, injury and illness investigation and reporting, shop safety (machine guarding), chemical hazard communication, hotwork safety, walking/working facility safety, noise, respiratory protection programs, ppe assessments, job hazard analysis, safety audit and inspection program implementation, and OSHA / Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements. |
| Thorough knowledge of occupational safety principles, hazard recognition, control methods, and program implementation in a complex institutional setting. This includes a strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, campus environmental health and safety requirements, and applicable UC policies and procedures. |
| Ability to establish performance metrics, evaluate program effectiveness, analyze trends, and use data to drive priorities and continuous improvement. |
| Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple projects within deadlines and available resources. |
| Experience developing and delivering safety training, conducting inspections and audits, and preparing clear technical documentation and reports. |
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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