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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.

• degree

  Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

  Required

• experience

  6 - 10 years of related experience.

  Required

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. Solid skills to organize, prioritize and complete projects within budget and time constraints. 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 skills to appropriately, efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies and critical situations. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, laws, etc. Solid written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including strong skills to interact successfully with a widely diverse population. 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.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, laws, etc.

  Required