Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional III)

Position Summary

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and enjoy solving complex challenges that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you. San Diego State University is seeking an Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist to help advance a culture of health, safety, and well-being across campus. In this role, you'll partner with faculty, staff, and campus departments to identify workplace hazards, develop practical solutions, and support programs that protect the SDSU community.

As the University's subject matter expert in occupational safety and industrial hygiene, you'll support a broad range of initiatives, including indoor air quality, respiratory protection, ergonomics, exposure assessments, medical surveillance, and safety training. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with collaboration, education, and continuous improvement while helping shape a safe and healthy campus environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational safety and industrial hygiene programs, including indoor air quality, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and medical surveillance.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, inspections, and exposure evaluations while partnering with departments to recommend practical safety solutions.
• Develop and deliver safety training and technical guidance that supports regulatory compliance and a culture of prevention.
• Support hazardous waste activities and collaborate with consultants, contractors, and campus partners on environmental health and safety initiatives.

Why Join Us

• Help create a safer, healthier campus for the entire SDSU community.
• Work on a variety of projects that combine science, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and campus leaders to make a meaningful impact every day.
• Join an Environmental Health & Safety team that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Grow your career with excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and the resources of the California State University system.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU 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.

Department Summary

Environment Health and Safety celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We understand that representation is essential to our success, which is why we strive to recruit and retain highly skilled, compassionate leaders. By prioritizing listening and learning, engaging in critical conversations, and thoughtfully considering the needs of our different populations, we are creating a culture of belonging. We aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment, so all are valued and empowered to thrive.  

Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for developing and implementing programs to protect the campus community and ensure compliance with numerous federal, state, and local regulations. This department reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs.

For more information regarding the Environment, Health and Safety department, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four 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

• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, exposure asse