IH Supervisor

Job Function Summary:

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. May include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, environmental health, pest control, laboratory safety, hazardous materials control, hazardous waste management, emergency services and preparedness, fire safety, radiological safety, environmental protection including air, water and soil quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.

Custom Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Supervises EH&S professional and technical level staff engaged in monitoring, prevention and implementing environmental health and safety programs. May oversee multiple scientific and technical disciplines, integrating criteria to meet compliance requirements. May recommend changes to department policies and practices. May serve on system-wide technical committees to develop subject area improvements or compliance.

The Industrial Hygiene (IH) Supervisor provides leadership, operational oversight, and advanced technical expertise for UCSF's clinical safety and industrial hygiene programs. Working under broad management direction, the incumbent supervises professional and technical staff responsible for delivering industrial hygiene services, establishes program priorities, ensures the quality and consistency of technical work, and supports staff development while advancing departmental and institutional safety objectives.

The IH Supervisor independently manages and performs a broad range of industrial hygiene services, including occupational exposure monitoring, indoor air quality investigations, hazard and risk assessments, local exhaust ventilation evaluations, accident investigations, respiratory protection activities, and other specialized industrial hygiene functions. In addition to directing the work of assigned staff, the incumbent personally performs complex technical assessments, investigations, and field activities when operational needs, staffing requirements, or the complexity of the issue warrant direct involvement.

The IH Supervisor prepares and reviews technical reports and communicates complex scientific and regulatory information to diverse audiences across UCSF Campus and UCSF Health. The position coordinates and performs Environment of Care audits in accordance with Joint Commission standards, requiring comprehensive knowledge of healthcare fire and life safety, infection prevention, hazardous materials management, emergency management, and related Environment of Care principles.

The IH Supervisor monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements and serves as an organizational liaison with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders. The position develops practical solutions to complex occupational health and safety challenges through the application of professional expertise, sound judgment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The incumbent regularly represents Environmental Health & Safety at institutional committees, UC systemwide workgroups, professional organizations, and meetings with internal and external partners.

Department Overview:

UCSF’s Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible environment for all faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors across the University and UCSF Health system. EH&S serves as the central resource for workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within a complex, multi-site academic health institution.

The department provides comprehensive programs and services that support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while enabling UCSF’s mission of advancing health through research, education, and patient care. Core program areas include biosafety, chemical safety, environmental protection, ergonomics, facilities safety, fire and life safety, industrial hygiene, radiation and laser safety, hazardous materials management, spill response, food facility safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, hazardous building materials, and hazardous waste management, among others.

EH&S partners closely with campus leadership, clinical operations, research programs, and affiliated organizations to proactively identify risks, implement effective controls, and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The department also provides critical support to the UCSF Health system and multiple affiliated entities, ensuring consistent standards and practices across diverse operational settings.

Through a combination of technical expertise, consultation, training, and program development, EH&S plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the safe conduct of world-class research, education, and patient care activities at UCSF.