Safety Specialist II - Occupational Health

Safety Specialist II - Occupational Health

Position Title Safety Specialist II - Occupational Health

Functional Title Safety Specialist II - Occupational Health

Department Institution Risk and Safety Programs

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Posting Open Date 02/10/2026

Posting Close Date 02/16/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting End Date

Posting End Date N/A

The Safety Specialist II for Occupational Health will provide risk assessment support and hazard control guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding occupational health and safety programs. The role focuses on minimizing risks associated with workplace and campus-wide hazards, promoting a strong safety culture, and maintaining compliance with University policies and federal, state, and local regulations. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Occupational Health & Safety.

The role requires technical expertise in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards, as well as applying management-of-change principles to anticipate risks associated with evolving work processes. The Safety Specialist II will serve as a technical expert in occupational health and collaborate with other University safety programs.

Responsibilities include implementing and updating industrial hygiene and occupational health programs, conducting baseline surveys and exposure assessments, and evaluating facility operations, construction activities, and environmental air quality concerns. The position also supports safety awareness training and development of outreach materials for hazardous materials and safe work practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the University are essential.

• Provide focused support to UT Dallas health and safety programs across research and academic units, Facilities Management, and Student Affairs.
• Receive and evaluate reports of potential occupational hazards; assess conditions and implement solutions to minimize or mitigate risks.
• Ensure continuity and alignment of safety programming across campus in coordination with the University Safety Team.
• Participate in post-incident assessments and evaluations.
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments and PPE Hazard Assessments; collaborate with supervisors to develop corrective measures for identified safety and health risks.
• Utilize standard and advanced techniques, equipment, and instrumentation to support exposure monitoring, particularly for chemical and noise hazards.
• Collaborate with departments to identify and implement feasible engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE solutions.
• Implement elements of the respiratory protection program, including training, fit testing, and evaluation of respirator selection and use.

• Develop and apply effective ergonomic training and communication strategies for faculty and staff.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations in administrative and other work settings.
• Benchmark ergonomic program practices with peer institutions.

• Maintain and support a progressive safety training program for faculty, staff, and students working with hazardous materials or in potentially hazardous environments.
• Assist in preparing training programs and outreach materials to promote safe work practices and environmental conscientiousness.

• Liaise with the University’s Occupational Health provider and Workers’ Compensation Program in coordination with the Assistant Directors of Occupational Health & Safety and Risk Management.

• Conduct safety performance evaluations and baseline surveys to determine exposure levels to hazardous chemicals and other conditions.
• Support evaluation of facility construction, operations, and maintenance programs, including environmental air quality investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to assist with workplace emergency preparation/drills and response actions.
• Must be able to be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.
• Required…