Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) - Student Assistant

Job Summary: 

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support various program areas within the department. This position will provide hands-on experience in occupational safety, fire and life safety, worksite safety inspections, injury/illness prevention strategies, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Occupational Safety:

• Assist in conducting workplace inspections and audits to identify potential safety hazards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of safety training programs.
• Support the investigation of incidents and near-misses, and assist in the development of corrective actions.

Fire and Life Safety:

• Participate in fire and life safety inspections and assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fire prevention and emergency response procedures.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records and documentation related to fire and life safety.

Worksite Safety Inspections: 

• Conduct regular worksite safety inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Document inspection findings and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
• Contribute to the implementation of safety measures and best practices across various work environments.

Injury/Illness Prevention Strategies:

• Participate in the development and implementation of injury and illness prevention programs.
• Assist in the analysis of injury and illness data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of preventive measures and educational materials.

Administrative Tasks:

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in various department databases.
• Generate reports and summaries related to safety inspections, incidents, and program activities.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, document organization, and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience 

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position. 

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student. 
• As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be registered as a student, but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.

Required Qualifications 

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative. 

• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) 

• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate) 

• Eligible to work in the United States 

• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card 

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an appropriate academic program (e.g., Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field) at an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Must have a valid California Drivers’ License to operate a campus golf cart.
• Must complete required safety training within 30-days of on-boarding.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.00 per hour. 

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors. 

Position Information: 

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal 

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). 

Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm). 

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time. 

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. 

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