Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Kim Southworth, kim.southworth@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00

Priority Application Date

For full consideration, please apply by 2025-07-31. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Under the direction of the Director of EHS, provides professional expertise in the operation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, national consensus standards and OSU safety policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics- Provide oversight of Occupational Safety programs including performing safety audits and inspections
• Provide consultation relative to Occupational Safety
• Participate in site safety meetings

Key programs include:

• Construction Safety
• Contractor Safety
• General Safety
• Trenching/Shoring
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Confined Space
• LOTO
• Machinery Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Accident/Incident Investigation
• Workers Compensation
• OSHA 300 Log
• Safety Training

Supervisory responsibilities: Three full-time staff.

Regular exposure to physically demanding and hazardous tasks including walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, standing, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders.

Must pass post-offer physical exam and be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment.

Must have the physical ability to access all levels of construction through use of construction equipment.

Must be able to discern colors, read small print and ability to clearly communicate on the job-site.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to carry a department-issued cell phone.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Safety Engineering or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three years of experience required working as a safety professional, an Industrial Hygienist and/or in Public Health work.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job dutiesas assigned.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED. If needed, certifications will be provided by the department within six months of employment.
• Additional recertifications will be provided throughout employment as required to remain up-to-date.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

1. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

2. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

4. Expert knowledge of OSHA Regulations.

5. Working knowledge of CDC and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Regulations and a working knowledge of the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).

6. Computer skills to include operation and utilization of various software programs including MS Office.

7. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from University Personnel and others.

8. Must pass pre-employment physical exam and be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment. Position requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders. Must have the physical ability to access all levels of construction through use of construction equipment. Must be able to discern colors, read small print and ability to clearly communicate on the job-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Safety, Public Health, Worker's Compensation, Industrial Hygiene
• Five or more years of related work experience that includes occupational safety, accident investigation & analysis, and worker's compensation efforts. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in a research setting, especially in higher education.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Certified or eligible for ABSA (RBP or CBSP).
• Member/Associate of AIHA.