What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ergonomist position at UC Irvine Careers?
Updated: Oct 4, 2023
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Position Summary:
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Environmental Health & Safety strives to provide reliable, innovative, and proactive services to the campus community. EH&S and the campus community work together. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic and research excellence. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets and efficient execution of business processes.
Applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty areas within EH&S and serves as lead person on the campus ergonomics program and conducts general occupational safety duties to support the Safety and Injury Prevention unit. Serving as the program manager over Ergonomics, the safety specialist will conduct tasks and develop processes to reduce liabilities and costs associated with employees that incur Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI) and Manual Material Handling (MMH) in line with CalOSHA requirements. Conducts ergonomic evaluations of workplace settings, investigates RMI and MMH injuries, makes recommendations to modify work equipment and processes, oversees the RSS Ergo/Cardinus evaluation platform, and manages the ergonomic consultant. Decision-making is based on established procedures; relevant laws; regulations and organizational policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology; impact on other EH&S programs, and senior management approvals as required. Also assists with other occupational safety duties such as job hazard analyses, equipment purchase reviews, and shop inspections. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure predetermined objectives are adequately met and that application of professional / technical judgment is sound. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $73,900.00 - $133,700.00 (Annual Salary)
Required:
3 or more years’ experience in occupational safety required. 3 or more years’ experience conducting ergonomic assessments required.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Professional certification in ergonomics preferred, CPE, AEP, CEAS
Thorough knowledge / understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general knowledge / understanding of all EH&S fields. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related Cal/OSHA standards and guidelines. Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively with staff, their management, EH&S management, and student workers in a diverse environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints. Strong skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
Preferred:
Professional certification preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000