Hazardous Materials Specialist

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and in close collaboration with the Campus Fire Marshal, the Hazardous Materials Specialist promotes and ensures fire and life safety through inspection, education, and enforcement. The incumbent assists with classification of hazardous chemicals and serves as a technical reference for enforcing the California Fire Code regulations related to hazardous chemical use, storage, and disposal. This position performs plan review and inspection services for hazardous materials and fire and life safety in new and existing buildings, and integrates building occupancy data into the campus Chemical Inventory System (CIS) to enhance tracking and reporting capabilities.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Salary offers consider factors such as budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit the UC Benefit Package for benefits that start on day one, and use the UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years in plan review, code enforcement, and inspection of facilities containing hazardous materials. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of hazardous materials used in a research environment. (Preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of fire and life safety principles and familiarity with all EH&S fields. (Required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Title 19 and Title 24, Parts 1–9 of the California Code of Regulations, and National Fire Codes published by the National Fire Protection Association. (Required)
• Advanced skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines, and, as appropriate, recommending campus policy. (Required)
• Advanced skill to effectively represent the campus to state and federal authorities and community groups. (Preferred)
• Experience responding to or handling hazardous materials emergencies. (Required)
• Experience as a federal, state, or local agency fire or hazardous materials inspector. (Required)
• Knowledge of the principles and practices in laboratories conducting biology, chemistry, physics, nanotechnologies, microelectronic research, etc., to ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials. (Required)
• Knowledge of hazardous materials utilized in a research environment. (Required)
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management, including scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques, and problems. (Required)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen and the ability to communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. (Required)
• Skills to use technology and relevant scientific equipment appropriately. (Required)
• Must be able to work in or be present in areas where hazardous materials and / or infectious diseases are present, wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus as required. (Required)
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Special Conditions for Employment

Schedule

8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.

Union / Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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