Health & Safety Specialist

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