Job Summary
Implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure
compliance with all applicable regulations and organization
policies. Responsible for emergency response planning, fire
prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation,
regulatory compliance, development, and updates of EHS policies and
plans as required for different countries and locations. Perform
safety audits and inspections to find potential hazards and take
corrective actions where issues arise. Source, develop, and deliver
necessary EHS training sessions, maintain and update training
records and certificates. Investigate accidents and incidents to
determine what caused them and take steps to prevent them in the
future. Prepare detailed reports and follow up on recommended
corrective actions associated with completed compliance &
oversight reports, incident reports, observations, and root-causes.
Moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline required. Conduct
work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate
supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job
levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and
budget.
Responsibilities
- Reviews safety related documentation and data within
established systems to ensure compliance with applicable health and
safety regulations.
Reviews documentation internal and external to the
department.
Performs data entry into established database(s) in support of
EHS operations
Conducts processes related to internal department document
control including but not limited to change tracking and
management, revision management, website content verification,
etc.
Analyzes and mitigates complex, non-routine regulatory issues
and workflow problems.
Acts as a liaison between University parties (PIs, regulatory
team, inspection team, etc.) on issues pertaining to the
department's compliance procedures.
Triages questions and provides virtual or in person system
guidance when necessary
Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and
process improvements for departmental implementation and guidance
for external associates.
May assist with development of training/educational content
related to the departmental compliance process.
May assist with administrative tracking and reporting for
department related sponsored projects.
95% of work is computer-based work
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2
years of directly related work experience or a master's (or
equivalency) degree.
II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4
years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related
work experience.
III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6
years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related
work experience.
IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8
years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related
work experience.
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46361B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday/ 8 am – 5 pm
Department: 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $32,900 - $61,500
Close Date: 12/30/2026
Open Until Filled:
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