Environmental Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Environmental Compliance Officer

Description

Working Title: Environmental Compliance Officer

Department Name: Environmental Health & Safety

Division: Administration and Finance

Classification Title: Environmental Health and Safety Professional III

Classification Salary Range: $6,668 - $9,714 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $6,668 - 7,076 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join CSUDH?

Joining California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) as an Environmental Compliance Officer in the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on campus safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence. CSUDH’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being aligns with a mission-driven professional who values protecting people, property, and the environment.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Environmental, Health & Safety Director, the Environmental compliance Officer is responsible for managing Federal, State, and local compliance requirements of all environmental regulations applicable to a university setting which includes but is not limited to research and instructional laboratories, facilities/physical plant operations and offices/classrooms. This incumbent will manage compliance programs, oversee inspections, training, and provide regular compliance reporting and database management

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce environmental compliance programs and plans.
• Perform regular environmental audits and inspections.
• Participate and lead regulatory inspections as it relates to environmental agencies and compliance.
• Use Inspection and waste tracking software to properly manage and maintain compliance.
• Stormwater Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of the campus.
• Provide required correspondence, reports, and training related to compliance.
• Manage spill prevention control countermeasures and oil spill contingency plans.
• Manage total maximum daily loads for waste like bacteria or metals
• Hazardous waste management
• Complete annual environmental compliance reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience which include two years of direct experience in an environmental compliance setting that involved MS4 permits, Spill Prevention, Inspection, Hazardous waste management and reporting.
  
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A professional certification may be required for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 
  Thorough and advanced knowledge of an environmental health and safety specialty area including relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading and conducting complex safety audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify environmental health and safety risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of initiatives and programs within time and budget constraints.
• Advanced leadership skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and provide leadership, mentoring, and training to other environmental health and safety professionals.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, to build partnerships and communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and training and gain buy-in from stakeholders to adopt and implement requirements.
• Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex problems and issues.
• Advanced skill in applying environmental health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards in the higher education sector.
• Ability to effectively lead, direct, train, and mentor other environmental health and safety staff.
• Advanced skill in using environmental health and safety software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)

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General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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Advertised: May 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time