Hazardous Mat Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Environmental/Occupational Safety

Department:  - EHS-ENVR - HLTH - SAFETY-ADMIN

Hazardous Materials Specialist I

Collects, processes and prepares University of Florida Radioactive and Chemical Waste for shipment and disposal; performs tasks related to ensuring facility and institutional compliance with permits, licenses and Federal, State and Local regulations; collects and analyzes samples for chemical and radioactive materials; maintains records in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; performs inspections as assigned; performs routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment;

responds to chemical spills.

Work hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A criminal background and post-offer health assessment will be conducted; a valid driver license is required to drive a state vehicle.

$23.00-$24.00/ hour based on education and experience.

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

• One or more years of experience working in the area of chemical and/or radioactive waste management.

• Working knowledge of chemistry.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to chemical and radioactive waste management.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations and hazardous materials emergency response procedures. Understanding of basic principles of radioactivity and radiation protection technology.

• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to do physical labor.
• Ability to wear a full face air purifying respirator.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

• Resume.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.