Salary/Position Classification

• $63,500 + depending on experience annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Director of Safety with a dotted line to the Deans of Arts & Sciences and Engineering and Mines, this position is responsible for the management of environmental health and safety related programs; participating in committees and working groups; assisting in the development, oversight, training, and continuous improvement of the University Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Safety Program for the University Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments, including updating and reviewing of the safety manuals.
  • Conduct studies to identify hazards (i.e., air quality. etc.)
  • Develop incident prevention and loss control systems for incorporation into the operational policies of Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Devise methods to evaluate safety programs and conduct evaluations, as well as compile statistical information to determine safety and environmental health priorities for Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Evaluate technical and scientific publications concerned with safety management.
  • Provide safety consultation to the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to monitor regulatory compliance Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Identify, eliminate, or manage hazards as required by federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
  • Investigate incidents (fires. spills, etc.), prepare reports and assist with ND Workers Compensation claims management as it pertains to Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Safety and Loss Control related committee membership(s) and any other committees as assigned.
  • Foster and improve upon the safety culture within the two colleges.
  • Works with colleges to develop field safety guidelines and training. 
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Program at the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments, including updating and reviewing of the safety manuals.
  • Maintain bill of ladens, shipping documents and managing Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments waste stream programs.
  • Annual Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facility reviews and Tier 2 reporting for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Perform respiratory fit tests for personnel who are required to wear a tight-fitting respirator within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Conduct annual certification on fume hoods within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Work with federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate the correction of safety and environmental health problems within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Management of regulated/ hazardous materials and wastes policies and programs within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
• Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments
  • Oversee compliance with the Chemical Hygiene program
  • Manages purchasing and inventory of Chemicals within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments
  • Perform routine inspections and surveys of authorized users
  • Coordinates calibration of all survey monitoring equipment
  • Manages the waste program, radiation sealed sources and radiation producing machines for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments 
• Provide training on various Environmental Health and Safety topics .
  • Determines training needs based on regulatory requirements and analysis of incident statistics
  • Develops safety training curriculum and methods to better inform employees of occupational hazards from conducted job hazard analysis of their work areas
  • Conducts safety training on various topics (laboratory safety. general safety. etc.)
  • Keeps current with the changing methods and technologies. 

Required Competencies

• Organizational/prioritization ability.
• Interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills.
• Customer oriented/service, detail oriented etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technical equipment associated with radiation and chemical safety
• Ability to research new technologies and their related safety issues, safe operation of motor vehicles.’

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree’ a directly related field
• 5 years’ related experience in safety, or closely related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience working with hazardous materials
• Professional experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist or qualified to take the exam
• Certified Safety Professional or qualified to take the exam
• Master Safety Professional or qualified to take the exam
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or qualified to take the exam