Description
Title: Environmental and Health Safety Specialist
Position Number: 0080980
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Office of the Dean, Office of Planning and Management Systems
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: February 6, 2026
Closing Date: March 2, 2026, 11:59PM HST
Band: B
Salary:salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by March 2, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- *Develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains occupational and environmental health and safety programs for CTAHR departments, units, operations and CTAHR clientele to promote a positive safety culture.
- *Coordinate a Hazardous Materials Management Program in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable rules and regulations. Develop and implement programs related to use of hazardous materials, including pesticides and fertilizers.
- *Coordinate an Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) program to ensure compliance with Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health (HIOSH)Standards, Fire codes, and other applicable rules and regulations. This includes conducting facility inspections, training sessions, and preparing written reports of inspections.
- *Conducts accident, near-miss investigations to identify causes of injuries/illnesses. Recommends corrective actions. Maintains relevant accident statistics and conducts analyses of data to identify potential problem areas/operations.
- *Develop and maintain the CTAHR Emergency Preparedness Plan, including emergency response plans for CTAHR facilities and operations.
- *Provides consultation on health and safety related issues for CTAHR facilities and operations.
- *Maintains liaison with appropriate agencies such as University of Hawaii (UH) Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHSO), HIOSH, State Department of Agriculture and Health and other related groups and organizations.
- *Develops and implements educational programs related to use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in agricultural operations.
- *Conducts safety inspections of CTAHR facilities and to demonstrate inspection procedures for CTAHR extension faculty and clientele.
- *Develops and conducts a safety training program for CTAHR. Assist CTAHR units in preparation of specific safety training information and evaluates safety programs and training by incorporating CTAHR employee safety concerns.
- *Prepares written reports of inspections in accordance with UH policies and procedures.
- *Develop and manage remediation projects related to occupational and environmental health and safety issues. Coordinating with vendors/contractors and CTAHR entities, includes but not limited to developing scopes of work, composing bid documents for vendor/contractor pricing, holding meetings, formalizing vendor/contractor proposals and contracts, managing completion of remediation with vendors/contractors and CTAHR entities.
- *Keep records of critical information required for occupational and environmental health and safety needs through electronic programs to include training tracking and other safety data reports.
- Provides staff and operational support to EHSO with CTAHR related initiatives, inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Other duties as assigned.
*Denotes essential functions
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for occupational and/or environmental safety and health, industrial hygiene, emergency management, or laboratory-based research with safety-related responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of environmental and occupational health and safety relating to workplace operations.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with environmental and occupational health and safety.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply use of software related to project including but not limited to Cloud-based inspection management systems, learning management systems, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Word, Excel, Project, Trimble and Zoom (or any other video conference software).
- If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of the practices, and procedures of agricultural workplace operations, inherent safety hazards, and the methods of abatement of such hazards.
- Considerable knowledge of general practices and methods utilized in safety and injury, illness prevention programs.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and use sound logic and judgment in the application of a variety of laws, rules, regulations and codes.
- Possess the ability to learn or has knowledge of contract administration procedures and policies of the University and State of Hawaii.
- Working knowledge of Hawaii regulations related to worker safety, including worker safety in high places.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the University community and individuals and agencies outside the University. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations
- Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii driver's license (Class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation that meet position needs.
- Ability and willingness to climb up ladders to get onto rooftops and look in to ceiling plenums, access tight utility spaces and other areas of buildings/areas requiring assessment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Working knowledge of software related to project management including but not limited to Cloud-based inspection management systems, learning management systems, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Word, Excel, Project, Trimble and Zoom (or any other video conference software).
- Possess the ability to learn or has knowledge of contract administration procedures and policies of the University and State of Hawaii.
- Able to prepare modifications to consultants and contractor contracts.
- Experience working in an environmental and/or occupational health and safety program, preferably in higher education.
- Experience conducting safety inspections in laboratories, shop facilities, field sites, and other research-related work areas, preferably in higher education.
- Completion of industry specific certification or professional training.
- Possess professional training including but not limited to hazard waste, hazard communications, compliance certification training.
TO APPLY: Click in the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
- Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
- Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).
- Any confidential data should be redacted (e.g. social security number, date of birth, etc).
- Diplomas will not be accepted.
Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries: CTAHR Human Resources, ctahrhr@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
