Health & Safety Specialist

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus. In autumn quarter of the 2021-22 academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, perform basic technical work in a wide range of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Identify, assess and monitor Food Safety risk factors, workplace and environmental hazards, including but not limited to, chemical, physical and biological. Recommend improvements to prevent foodborne illness and minimize hazard potential.
2. Conduct Food and Workplace Safety inspections and investigations by compiling and analyzing data of potential hazards, unsafe conditions or environmental concerns. Share findings and recommendations to limit risk.
3. Provide technical advice and interpretation of local, state, and federal regulations to achieve compliance with government and university policies.
4. May develop and conduct employee and student training, education, and awareness of environmental, safety and health activities, and/or programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and one year experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments/evaluations and provide recommendations for risk mitigation or hazard identification.
2. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
3. Basic understanding of environmental, health, and safety principles and practices; government environmental, health, and safety requirements and university policies; and related knowledge of pertinent scientific fields to which this background can be applied.
4. Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation and ability to manage competing priorities.
5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
6. Ability to maintain appropriate current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits).

Certifications and Licenses:

CFSP, REHS preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Frequently stand, sit, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
2. Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand.
3. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments. May rarely be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals/asbestos, or heavy metals. May rarely work in confined spaces or at heights ≥10 feet.

WORK STANDARDS:

1. When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
3. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.