Registered Environmental Health Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional II)

Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a Registered Environmental Health Specialist to ensure code compliance and support a wide range of environmental health programs on campus, including food protection, potable water quality, pool safety, and vector control. Reporting to the Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Manager, this position plays a key role in protecting the health and safety of the campus community while providing lead work direction to one Assistant Environmental Health Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Compliance: Conduct inspections, monitor compliance, and ensure adherence to state, federal, and local regulations governing food safety, potable water, recreational waters, and vector control. Provide inspection findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions to campus auxiliaries and vendors.
• Team Leadership: Provide daily lead work direction and mentorship to one Assistant Environmental Health Specialist, supporting professional growth and ensuring high-quality program delivery.
• Collaboration & Training: Partner with Environmental Health & Safety staff to develop policies, procedures, and training that promote compliance and best management practices across campus operations.
• Campus Partnerships: Maintain strong working relationships with campus auxiliaries, vendors, and stakeholders to foster a culture of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assessment & Reporting: Support efforts to evaluate campus compliance with environmental health and safety regulations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through reporting and documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in safeguarding health and safety at San Diego State University.
• Develop leadership skills while providing direction to staff.
• Gain hands-on experience in diverse environmental health areas, from food safety to water quality management.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to protecting the campus community.
• Join a supportive team within Environmental Health & Safety and make a meaningful impact on campus well-being.

Be part of San Diego State University’s commitment to health, safety, and compliance by joining our Environmental Health & Safety team as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Environment Health and Safety is responsible for development and implementation of programs aimed at protecting the campus community and providing compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulatory statutes. This department reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs.

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

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Implements and assists with developing environmental health and safety strategies, initiatives, and procedures that align with industry regulations to promote a safe and healthy environment.
• Conducts inspections and risk assessments of university facilities, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and risks; documents findings and creates EHS corrective action plans to address any identified issues.
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and near-misses to identify root causes. Documents findings, recommends EHS corrective actions, and monitors implementation.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to environmental health and safety, assesses the impact of these changes on programs.
• In collaboration with management, develops updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Reports on environmental health and safety activities, utilizing established monitoring mechanisms to provide updates on metrics, trends, and issues to university leadership and regulatory agencies when requested.
• Conducts evaluations of existing environmental health and safety programs to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Provides lead work direction and trains staff and student employees as appropriate.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS): Current Certificate as an REHS from the State of California, Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 15 ($7,754) for highly qualified candidates.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,877 - $8,561 per month (Step 1 - Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the University of California system.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview .

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by October 20, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and 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 and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Oct 06 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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