Campus Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator - Santa Barbara, United States - University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

Job Code: 7145

Job Open Date: 4/23/2024

Application Review Begins: 5/8/2024

Department Code (Name): Environment Health & Safety Services (HLSF)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 9- Non-Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Career

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary Grade:
PSS/21

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range:
The budgeted hourly salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.16 -$39.99/hr.

Work Location:
Environmental Health & Safety - 1001

Working Days and Hours:
M-F 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions

Department Marketing Statement:

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities

Our Goals Are To:

Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world; Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment; Provide excellence in service to the campus community; and Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

Benefits of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under general supervision, coordinates the efforts of the campus Hazardous Waste Program which is responsible for providing cost-effective hazardous waste management in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Provides customer service for chemical pickups, emergency spill response, and assistance on shipping hazardous materials. The Program is also responsible for pollution prevention, regulatory reporting, and maintaining campus emergency response capabilities.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma
At least one year of relevant work experience in the operational aspects of the hazardous waste field including knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
At least three years of relevant work in the environmental health and safety field or lab/manufacturing operations.
Solid, comprehensive working knowledge / understanding of a hazardous waste field, including related laws and regulations, and general understanding of all EH&S fields.
Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or relevant technical field.
Strong background in the chemistry of hazardous materials including knowledge of organic/inorganic chemistry, hazardous materials, toxicity of hazardous materials, hazard classifications/chemical incompatibilities, chemical handling procedures, and personal protective equipment, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Must possess current HazWOPER certification within six months of Employment.

Special Conditions of Employment

Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

65% Hazardous Waste Program Operations
Performs all operational (technical & field) aspects of the campus Hazardous Waste Program in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as campus policies and procedures. Supervises part-time employees in program operations. Trains campus personnel on correct disposal procedures. Performs routine collection of hazardous materials/waste and universal waste from a variety of locations on and off campus. Reviews pickup requests for waste acceptance and safe transportation procedures. Performs the collection, packaging, and disposal of all laboratory sharps (e.g. hypodermic needles, syringes, razor blades and scalpel blades), as well as glass items defined by the Medical Waste Management Act. Segregates the various types of sharps waste, including chemically contaminated sharps, bio-hazardous sharps, and non-hazardous sharps. Independently performs the full scope of duties related to the dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipping program, including the preparation of shipping papers for campus personnel using the appropriate software required by the transporters. Properly marks and packages various chemicals that are sh