Health & Safety Specialist

Title: Health & Safety Specialist

Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt

Pay Grade: PE 08

Division: Public Safety

Subdivision: Environmental Health and Safety

Department: Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Develop, revise, implement and monitor University health, safety and environmental programs/activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety, health and environmental regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Revise, implement and monitor compliance with University safety, health and environmental programs in assigned program areas.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in developing new health and safety related programs and trainings activities.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in planning and setting goals and objectives for assigned program areas.
• Provide specialized technical support during site visits, complaint investigations, and audits of work environments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and manage assigned programs including but not limited to:
  • Occupational safety and health.
  • Environmental programs.
  • Asbestos and mold abatement.
  • Indoor air quality.
  • Ergonomic evaluations.
  • AED and Narcan programs.
  • PPE, forklifts, aerial lifts, general safety.
  • Food and water safety, and Right to Know
  • Serve as technical consultant to faculty and staff regarding environmental, occupational safety and health management issues; manage the investigation of incidents and exposures.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety with general safety, food and water safety, asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene bids; and incorporate cost containment measures into program operations dealing with these areas.
• Develop, revise and implement training and educational programs in assigned program areas for University faculty and staff.
• Maintain documentation and database of safety training in conjunction with the HR LMS system.
• Monitor federal and state regulations for safety, health and the environment to incorporate new and update regulations into program areas.
• Coordinate and manage detailed studies to assess occupational and environmental safety hazards, exposures to hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential.
• Assist with other program areas including, but not limited to, laboratory safety, biological safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste, insurance audits and risk and emergency management.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director, Environmental Health and Safety.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and industrial health or related scientific field or 8 years experience in one of these fields is required or combination of degree and experience.

A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and/or environmental programs is required. Experience at a college or university preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in one of the following specialty areas is preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or other field related certifications.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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