Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist

Position Information

Working Title Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist 00707 Role Title Compliance/Safety Officer III Position Number 00707 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement

This position is a “designated position,” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? No If Restricted Position, please paste statement Departmental Objective

The Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) works to mitigate and minimize risk to the campus community and facilitate safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible operations. By providing guidance and best practices, EHS promotes continuous advancement and supports the alignment of university activities with regulatory standards.

Serves as a key member of the Environmental Health and Safety team by improving the safety and well-being of the campus community while minimizing injuries, illnesses, ecological impacts, and environmental, operational, and regulatory risks.

• Conducting laboratory, occupational safety, environmental compliance, and general building inspections.
• Facilitating regulated waste programs and other environmental compliance activities.
• Facilitating chemical inventory and SDS management processes.
• Administering safety management systems, compliance records, and regulatory documentation to ensure accountability and audit readiness.
• Maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and supporting exposure monitoring activities to evaluate and reduce health and safety risks.
• Providing technical guidance, training, and support to faculty, staff, and students.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance principles.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, VOSH, EPA, DEQ, and NFPA requirements.
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene practices, chemical storage and compatibility requirements, regulated waste management, and biohazard safety.
• Knowledge of safety inspection techniques and the ability to identify unsafe conditions, fire code deficiencies, and regulatory compliance concerns.
• Ability to conduct inspections, training, and safety assessments independently.
• Ability to safely handle, transport, inventory, and manage chemicals and regulated waste.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage data within safety management software systems and other software systems.
• Ability to manage and maintain EHS departmental equipment, monitoring instruments, and related assets.
• Ability to conduct training for small and large groups.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving measurements, percentages, and basic formulas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology platforms.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with diverse audiences while fostering collaboration,…