Health & Safety Specialist

Job no: 495719
Position type: Staff Full Time
Location: Ypsilanti
Division/Equivalent: Public Safety
School/Unit: Public Safety
Department/Office: Environmental Health and Safety
Categories: Public Safety

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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) or other field related certifications.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $61,382–$73,413, commensurate with experience.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: Eastern Daylight Time

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