Occupational Safety Specialist

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Occupational Safety Specialist Employee Classification:
Occupational Safety Specialist Campus:
University of North Texas Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin Sub Division -Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services-Gen-152600

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Denton Salary: 67450.04

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible About Us – Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region.

We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at .Department Summary Risk Management Services’ programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational and financial foundation of the University of North Texas. A safe academic environment is the top priority of our department and staff members. We help identify, analyze and mitigate risks so that the UNT community can freely pursue opportunities for growth and advancement.

Our staff members also work to identify, protect and conserve university resources from loss. To achieve our goals, we work together with the UNT community to help them proactively manage risks, implement preventative measures, plan for their challenges and work through any issues that occur.

This position is responsible for combining professional judgment and technical expertise to support the Occupational Safety Program Manager with identifying, analyzing and controlling hazards to ensure the health safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors on the UNT campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, indoor air quality monitoring and compliance issues, work noise evaluations, respirator fit testing, mold consulting, ergonomic evaluations, safety programs for industrial and manufacturing environments.

High School Diploma/GED equivalent and two (2) years experience in Occupational Safety practices involving federal, state, city, and external entities. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Must have current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector or obtain within six months of employment. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; supervisory skills.
• Ability to substantiate results from reports using spreadsheets and analysis.
• Working knowledge of building construction and layout and ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, etc. and determine sites for inspection.

Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety or equivalent field and 2 years experience in Occupational Safety practices involving federal, state, city, and external entities. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Must have or obtain upon employment current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector.

Must have or obtain upon employment current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector.

• Oversight of UNT’s campus asbestos program.
• Conducts indoor air quality assessments proactively and in response to employee and student concerns. Conducts routine HVAC system inspections of campus buildings. Provides mold assessment consultation. Provides written documentation of indoor air quality responses.
• Conducts respirator fit testing in compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program Plan.
• Ensures safety processes and programs are in place for facilities and academia operations. Ensures safety programs are in place to protect students in industrial/manufacturing environments. Assist in processing Confined Space and High Work permitting for…