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Assistant Environmental Health Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt I)

Job No: 521680
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Environmental Health and Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)


Position Summary

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for development, guidance, and implementation of environmental, occupational health, and fire/life safety programs aimed at protecting the campus community and to achieve and maintain compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulatory statutes that govern these programs. This department reports to the Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs

The Assistant Environmental Health Specialist will ensure code compliance in all aspects of the broad-based environmental health programs such as food protection, potable water quality, and recreational water safety. This will be primarily at the SDSU Mission Valley Snapdragon Stadium and the emerging Innovation District and residential property to be developed at Mission Valley. Because the student number has increased over the past five years, and the number of events and locations requiring inspection and follow up have proliferated, there is also existing programmatic work on the main SDSU Campus in the same specialty fields.

For more information regarding The Department of Environmental Health and Safety, click here.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid California Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Specialized Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience enforcing or implementing environmental or public health laws, regulations for a public or private entity.
• Knowledge and experience in food establishment and public pool plan review process.
• One or more of the following degrees/certifications is preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, biology, chemistry or related discipline, coupled with two years of directly related environmental health experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health (CDPH) which states that the applicant is eligible to begin training in an approved environmental health training program leading to an REHS.
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS): Current Certificate as an REHS from the State of California, Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,200 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,170 - $7,545 per month.

SDSU Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a two-shot vaccine or two weeks after the first dose of a single-shot vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 29, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by December 28, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: Dec 13, 2022 (5:00 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/521680/assistant-environmental-health-specialist-administrative-analystspecialist-exempt-i







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