Health & Safety Specialist

Title: Health & Safety Specialist Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt Pay Grade: PT 09 Division: Public Safety Subdivision: Environmental Health and Safety Department: Public Safety Campus Location: Main Campus General Summary Develop, revise, implement and monitor University health, safety and environmental programs/activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety, health and environmental regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Revise, implement and monitor compliance with University safety, health and environmental programs in assigned program areas. - Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in developing new health and safety related programs and trainings activities. - Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in planning and setting goals and objectives for assigned program areas. - Provide specialized technical support during site visits, complaint investigations and audits of work environments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. - Coordinate and manage assigned programs including but not limited to: - Occupational safety and health - Environmental programs - Asbestos and Mold Abatement - Indoor air quality - Ergonomic evaluations - AED and Narcan programs - PPE - Forklifts - Aerial lifts - General safety - Food and water safety, and Right to Know - Serve as technical consultant to faculty and staff regarding environmental, occupational safety and health management issues; manage the investigation of incidents and exposures. - Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety with general safety, food and water safety, asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene bids; and incorporate cost containment measures into program operations dealing with these areas. - Develop, revise and implement training and educational programs in assigned program areas for University faculty and staff. - Maintain documentation and database of safety training in conjunction with the HR LMS system. - Monitor federal and state regulations for safety, health and the environment to incorporate new and update regulations into program areas. - Coordinate and manage detailed studies to assess occupational and environmental safety hazards, exposures to hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential. - Assist with other program areas including, but not limited to, laboratory safety, biological safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste, insurance audits and risk and emergency management. - Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director, Environmental Health and Safety. - Perform related departmental duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and industrial health or related scientific field, or 8 years experience in one of these fields is required, or combination of degree and experience. A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and/or environmental programs is required. Experience at a college or university preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in one of the following specialty areas is preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE