Safety Specialist II - Environmental Health & Safety

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Enviromental Health & Safety welcomes applications for the position of Safety Specialist II

Salary Range

$68,500.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

Environmental Health & Safety is a consulting and compliance organization within and for the university. We ensure that our university is a safe place for education, research, extracurricular activities, and for some, a place to live. The Safety Specialist II will assist the director in developing, implementing, managing, and documenting compliance with state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and codes in safety, health, and environmental protection.

We investigate accidents. The risk management functions also reside in the department. We will integrate with all aspects and functions of the University to provide a safe, healthy learning and working environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. This is a varied and fast-paced job that will provide a broad spectrum of all of these fields

* Environmental compliance includes compliance with the Clean Water Act, our MS4 program operation. Proper waste management in compliance with RCRA, SARA title IV, for solid, hazardous, biomedical, and universal waste generated by campus operation or research. Clean Air Act Title V compliance. Mold, lead, and asbestos management. DOT and IAUDA shipping compliance of dangerous goods. Hazardous spill cleanup.

* Occupational safety duties from risk assessments and job hazard analysis, PPE, accident investigation to remediation of conditions and workers compensation across all aspects of the University. To develop plans, procedures, policy, guidelines, training and compliance standards to assist student, faculty and staff. Oversight of the occupational medical operations and surveillance.

* Fire life safety inspection oversight and testing of systems, buildings, events, and wildfire risks.

* Lab Safety includes chemical safety, biological safety, waste management, laser safety, radiation safety, and IACUC compliance.

* Risk management - accident investigation, filing insurance, certificate of insurance tracking, Coordinating and obtaining insurance coverage for events and activities. Coordination with UT System RMO for claims.

* Oversight of construction safety not covered by UT System construction.

* Oversight and inspection of ADA compliance in our buildings.

* Investigation and development in evolving health issues

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma diploma or G.E.D. and have attended college.

2. Three years of direct experience in an area specific to the position.

3. Must be able to qualify and pass the university's authorized driving program.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Associates degree in engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, or other related field.

2. Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, or other related fields.

3. OSHA 10-30 hour certification in Construction or General Industry Safety.

4. 30-Hour HAZWOPER training to First Responder Operations Level.

5. RCRA Trained.

6. Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, ARM, are helpful.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter

2. Résumé

3. List of References

4. Transcripts (Preferred)

5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.

4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a…