Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety seeks a Safety Specialist I to join their team. This position will assist the Environmental Health & Safety department in providing chemical safety services to the UCF community. This position requires occasional adjustment in work schedule due to training responsibilities, vendor appointments, and incident response needs that occur outside of normal work hours.

• Assist with data entry, vendor and catalog information, verification and reconciliation of chemical inventory in campus laboratories, shops, studios and service areas.
• Assist with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) file management (paper and electronic).
• Perform compliance inspections related to safety and hazardous material storage and use; prepare reports; monitor completion dates of corrective action plans; and provide follow-up with supervisors and departments to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Assist in providing chemical safety guidance and training to the university community.
• Perform surveying/sampling activities for potentially contaminated areas; assist in response to investigation, and follow-up on laboratory and environmental incidents, accidents, and spills.
• Assist in shipping, receiving, and delivery of hazardous materials/dangerous goods for laboratory community including laboratory/radioactive waste collection, processing, classification, and tracking.
• Assist in updating applicable internal documents.
• Provide support as essential personnel as the need arises. Assist with other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, safety, engineering, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory research or safety compliance program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory operations, chemical nomenclature, and chemical properties.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply technical information to prepare clear, concise reports with logical supporting information to justify decisions and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety codes applicable to laboratory settings, hazardous materials storage, and general industry safety principles.
• Knowledge of hazard communication and chemical inventory management.

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and qualifications for the position. When applying please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $23.33 hourly ($42,722 annually) to negotiable. The final amount will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• This role requires the successful candidate to…