Posted : Tuesday, September 19, 2023 05:42 PM
Construction Safety Specialist
Job No: 533731
Work Type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, the Construction Safety Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, training, and maintenance of the construction safety program necessary for a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
The Construction Safety Specialist will work with the contractors to implement best practices in support of the construction safety program and the Owners Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).
Capital projects are averaging 10 major capital projects per year with an annual capital spending of $500M, requiring a programmatic approach.
The Construction Safety Specialist will provide leadership and guidance to employees and operations for university standards and applicable local, state, and federal occupational safety requirements.
Department Summary Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
FMD's five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations.
In support of the Cal Poly's mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.
Cal Poly is in the midst of transforming project delivery processes as well as the acceleration of annual capital spending from $100M to $300M.
Focusing on more collaborative processes, innovative contracts, and best practices from across the industry, Cal Poly is looking to create a project delivery group that matches its top-rated Architecture and Construction Management programs.
Key Qualifications Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of federal (OSHA), state (Cal/OSHA), and local requirements for physical construction safety programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques to solve difficult and complex problems.
Ability to learn and apply local/state regulations and guidelines.
Experience implementing a contractor safety program.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.
Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
Five (5) years of technical or administrative experience.
A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year Classification Range: $75,864 - $147,420 per year Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy.
Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment.
Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.
For more information, visit calpoly.
edu .
Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.
e.
H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.
calpoly.
edu/sl/en-us/job/533731/construction-safety-specialist .
About Us Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university.
Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
With a budget of $168.
5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members.
Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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The Construction Safety Specialist will work with the contractors to implement best practices in support of the construction safety program and the Owners Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).
Capital projects are averaging 10 major capital projects per year with an annual capital spending of $500M, requiring a programmatic approach.
The Construction Safety Specialist will provide leadership and guidance to employees and operations for university standards and applicable local, state, and federal occupational safety requirements.
Department Summary Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
FMD's five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations.
In support of the Cal Poly's mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.
Cal Poly is in the midst of transforming project delivery processes as well as the acceleration of annual capital spending from $100M to $300M.
Focusing on more collaborative processes, innovative contracts, and best practices from across the industry, Cal Poly is looking to create a project delivery group that matches its top-rated Architecture and Construction Management programs.
Key Qualifications Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of federal (OSHA), state (Cal/OSHA), and local requirements for physical construction safety programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques to solve difficult and complex problems.
Ability to learn and apply local/state regulations and guidelines.
Experience implementing a contractor safety program.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.
Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
Five (5) years of technical or administrative experience.
A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year Classification Range: $75,864 - $147,420 per year Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy.
Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment.
Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.
For more information, visit calpoly.
edu .
Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.
e.
H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.
calpoly.
edu/sl/en-us/job/533731/construction-safety-specialist .
About Us Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university.
Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
With a budget of $168.
5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members.
Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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• Location : 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA
• Post ID: 9006416721