Safety Advisor

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Reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Safety Advisor Program Co-Managers, the Safety Advisor is the EHS primary liaison and point-of-contact for all campus departments, including areas such as research, clinical, academic, athletic, and support services, and is responsible for providing comprehensive health and safety services and assisting in the University's goal of a safe and healthy workplace and academic environment.

• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding health and safety. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in technical safety disciplines (e.g., radiation safety, industrial hygiene, biosafety, chemical safety, environmental monitoring, and sampling methods). Knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation and appropriate calibration procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT, IATA and RCRA regulations, and hazardous waste management. General knowledge of other State and Federal environmental health and safety regulations. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously due to the diversity of EHS services and the wide range of potential work locations on campus.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping regulations/guidelines (DOT and IATA), along with being able to determine whether permits and/or licenses are required by CDC, USDA, USFW, DOC, etc. for research/clinical materials. Ability to learn how to read vector maps and review research documentation to evaluate the need for export licenses.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, collaborative, service-oriented, cooperative and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and regulatory agencies through effective and positive communication.
• Good verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills, including the abilities to communicate risks effectively, speak clearly and engagingly about health and safety issues before small and large groups. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer programs.

• The ideal candidate will have some experience or demonstrated knowledge in Biosafety.

• Performs safety audits and field hazard assessments for laboratories, other work areas, facilities and equipment. Interviews faculty, staff and students, and observes their work practices to verify conformity with standards and best practices, and to check the safety of work areas for University personnel and outside contractors.
• Implements health and safety programs to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring in University facilities.
• Participates in comprehensive safety audits; helps investigate complaints of unsafe work areas; assists in hazardous materials management and emergencies; and supports other health and safety programs as directed.
• Participates in emergency response teams and assists in coordinating safety activities with various units, schools, and departments within the University; delivers effective and quick response if emergencies occur.
• Provides direct professional environmental, health, and safety services and assistance to faculty, staff, students and campus departments; assists in providing safety training to campus community.
• Provides campus departments and personnel with appropriate advice and updates on federal, state, and local regulations; works cooperatively with other EHS staff and University committees to…