Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Colorado State University - Pueblo is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Officer to manage compliance programs related to chemical, biohazard, and waste management. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, developing emergency preparedness plans, and collaborating with campus departments to enhance safety protocols. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and experience in safety regulations and incident investigations. This position is based in Pueblo, CO and is not remote.
Job Description



Primary Duties



Operations and Compliance


Manage Chemical, Biohazard, Sharps, and Universal Waste
programs and coordinate with campus departments to ensure the
programs are appropriately followed.
Develops, implements, and maintains campus-wide environmental,
health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure
regulatory and institutional compliance.
Coordinate with Directors of University Projects and Planning,
Procurement, and Facilities Supervisors to address abatement
concerns either during projects or work orders that may require
outside contractors.
Conducts routine safety inspections, audits, and risk
assessments of laboratories, academic buildings, residence halls,
and campus facilities.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations, and environmental protection standards.
Investigates accidents, injuries, near-misses, and
environmental incidents; determines root causes and recommends
corrective actions.
Maintains and evaluates safety systems and equipment to ensure
proper function, compliance, and readiness (e.g., eyewash stations,
fire extinguishers, alarms, ventilation systems).
Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reporting
related to compliance, inspections, training, and incident
investigations.

Emergency Preparedness


Develop and update Emergency Procedures, Continuity of
Operations Plans, Building Emergency Plans, Evacuation Maps, and
other documents for emergency preparedness in collaboration with
the Director of Campus Safety.
Work with Director of Campus Safety and Human Resources to
address safety concerns and training both with Facilities
Management and campus wide.
Conduct training and drills to prepare campus departments for
emergency situations.
Conduct regular inspections of campus safety systems such as
AED’s, First Aid Kits, and Fire Extinguishers and replace/replenish
as needed

Communication & Strategy


Establish and maintain communication channels with the campus
and local community to assess needs and opportunities for EH&S
standard operating procedures and training.
Provide annual recommendations on controlled maintenance needs
of state buildings to address safety, emergency
preparedness/response, and accessibility concerns.
Serve on campus committees such as the Campus Safety Committee,
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), to work with campus
departments to create a safer campus.


Ancillary Duties



Assist Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management with other
necessary duties that arise, to include the Parking Manager and
Safety Compliance and Clery Manager.



Minimum Qualifications


Bachelors Degree
Excellent written and communication skills.
Knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations.
Ability to conduct and identify through risk assessment any
environmental health or safety issues and offer solutions to
mitigate liability and improve safety.
Candidates should demonstrate experience in incident
investigation, hazardous materials management, safety training, and
compliance reporting.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and maintaining
safety documentation and records is also required.

Preferred Qualifications


ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Candidates should possess strong knowledge of environmental
health and safety principles, regulatory compliance standards, and
risk management practices, including OSHA regulations, hazardous
materials management, and emergency preparedness requirements
applicable to higher education environments
Preferred qualifications include experience conducting safety
audits and risk assessments, managing laboratory and chemical
safety programs, and leading incident investigations and root cause
analyses.
Familiarity with emergency preparedness planning, training
development and delivery, and compliance monitoring of safety
systems and equipment

Additional Job Description



Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for
this position.



Salary



$65,000 to $71,000



Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be
considered for this position:


a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which
you meet the qualifications for this position
unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s)
conferred

Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on July 29th, 2026, will
receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin
only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the
position is filled.



About Colorado State University Pueblo



Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state
university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo
provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction
with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global
economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70
fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health,
Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.



CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community,
creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations,
and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to
the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse
population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the
demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than
25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has
designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides
reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and
rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation
also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant
funds to support its ability to better serve all students.



Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in
the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines
electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business
ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in
business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board
of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate
engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by
U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing
campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new
general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and
expanded student center.



At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly
with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a
more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA
Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports
and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow
students to get involved in campus life.



Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits
package including:

Medical and prescription insurance



Dental insurance



Vision insurance



Flexible benefit plan



Basic term life insurance



Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance



Long-term disability insurance



Employee assistance program



Travel accident insurance



Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance



Annual and sick leave



Retirement plans



Employee and dependent tuition discounts



State employee discounts via BenefitHub




Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and
meal discounts.



About Pueblo, Colorado



The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse
city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the
state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the
majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round
climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and
300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts
to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities,
encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or
skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily
agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and
a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology
industries.



CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning
and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for
employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender
search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended
an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check
prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job
duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.



The University reserves the right to check additional references,
with prior notification given to the candidate.



Note: The successful candidate must provide official
transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of
the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment
begins.


In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's
annual security report is available at:
https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.



Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University
complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws
regarding employment practices.



It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide
reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office
of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu .



All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are
required to complete training on policies and procedures
administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title
IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights
Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes:
understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the
Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy
and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination
policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited
under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related
conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact
information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related
conditions. More information is available at: Policies and
Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance &
Title IX (
Policies and Procedures ).