Occupational Safety/Environmental Health Specialist - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Staff  

JOB FAMILY: Campus Operations   

JOB CODE: 8349-0000 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:  

Occupational Safety/Environmental Health Specialist positions implement and oversee programs that protect the health and safety of the University community; develop, conduct, and maintain federal-and-state-mandated training programs; maintain records for compliance, respond to requests of service to determine if the conditions of the workplace are unsafe; resolve and respond to emergencies to determine impact on University; perform specialized waste pick-up, transportation, and storage activities to protect University community that helps promote occupational and environmental health and safety programs.  

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:  

• Provide advice and guidance on all phases of safety, environmental and health issues  
• Develop, present, and/or facilitate training programs 
• Coordinate day-to-day oversight of one or more occupational safety/environmental health programs or activities 
• Diagnose and resolve non-routine issues and employee concerns 
• Research and gather background information; prepare reports, analyses, and make recommendations on safety, environmental and health issues 
• Provide guidance and advice on all phases of safety, environmental health, and issues  
• Communicate and translate technical information to non-technical end users; maintain communication and monitor incident through resolution  
• Assist in preparing proposals in support of safety programs, strategies, or procedures within the organizational unit 
• Assist with project teams in the development and implementation of safety, environmental and health policies, programs, or changes that may impact the unit 
• Train University community on new health and safety programs 

REQUIREMENTS: N/A