Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Specialist III

Job Details

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Type of Position:
Environmental Health and Safety

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The institution works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The university campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U কোরাজি; the surrounding region hosts numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the United States’ strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University offers a vibrant work environment and a culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life andadili insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs with contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

Department:
Environmental Health & Safety

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The Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Specialist III supports the Campus Safety Officer by implementing and managing occupational safety programs, conducting compliance inspections, and coordinating corrective actions across campus laboratories, shops, and studios. The role responds to accidents and unsafe conditions, performs root‑cause and hazard analyses,.failed. The role supports development, implementation, and monitoring of risk‑based control measures. It includes conducting indoor air quality assessments, supporting EHS regulatory inspection programs and construction project safety oversight, and managing sampling, monitoring equipment, documentation, data entry, and recordkeeping.

The position assists with safety training, communication, and committee support, collaborates with other EHS personnel on hazardous material, fire and life safety, and industrial hygiene tasks, and may require overtime, on‑call response, or other duties as assigned. It may also involve participation in the campus HAZMAT response team, requiring appropriate training, physical clearance, respirator fit capability, and the ability to wear SCBA and Level A protective suits.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others, is essential.

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, biology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.

• At least five years of experience working in occupational health and safety or a related field.

• At least three years of experience administering pumps institutional occupational safety regulations and providing safety program oversight.

• At least three years of experience developing safety programs according to federal and state regulations (e.g., Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication). maple leaf)

• At least two years of experience.by collecting hazard exposure measurements and assessing hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the public.

• At least two years of experience developing accident prevention strategies and performing root‑cause analyses.

• Valid Driver's License.

• At least one year in a leadership capacity.

• 40hr HAZWOPER Training Certification.

• OSHA 30hr General or Construction Certification.

• Knowledge of governmental and institutional occupational safety regulations.

• Knowledge of employee occupational health requirements, environmental protection…