"Environmental Health and Safety Advisor"

Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25103

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Advisor. This position supports regulatory compliance and protects, promotes, and advocates for the health and safety of UA students, faculty, and staff and serves as a member of the University's hazardous waste team responsible for setting processes to be followed in the event of an emergency. The prospective employee must have the proper combination of education, certification, training, and work experience to help facilitate a safe and compliant workplace for the University.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects University facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, codes, hygiene practices, and workplace safety rules. Assess anticipated and existing hazards by reviewing documents, conducting measurements, calculations, and interviews. Communicates suspected and known hazards to Principle Investigators (PIs), faculty, staff, and students to mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Supports development and maintenance of research safety program operational documents: Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, forms, documents, signs, labels, metrics, and website content. Supports surveillance and coordination efforts relevant to managing unique regulated materials and hazardous workplace hazards (e.g., shop safety, electrical, LOTO, confined space, etc.).
• Conducts employee injury investigations using route cause analysis. Prepares reports including observations and analyses of situations and recommendations for control and correction. Maintains computer records for follow up to ensure a safe workplace.
• Assists in preparation and conducting OSHA compliance and employee safety training programs for members of the University community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of occupational safety and environmental requirements with the ability to review and understand federal, state, local, and university safety requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent understanding of Microsoft Office platform.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• One year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment such as N95, PAPR, and half/full face respirator.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Protection and Safety

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $28.56 - $35.70

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 8

Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Function: Protection & Safety

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
Maggie Murphy
mamurphy@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter