"Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 1"

The Opportunity: Are you ready to launch your career in occupational safety and health? As an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 1 (OSHP1), you'll step into a dynamic, entry-level role where you'll learn, grow, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the WSU community.

In this role, you will:

• Work under the guidance of experienced professionals who will support your development every step of the way.
• Assist in key functions within WSU's Occupational Health Services and Environmental Services groups.
• Help collect, review, and analyze data related to occupational health and environmental safety.
• Stay current with industry trends and cutting-edge information to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for you to build foundational experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health-while making a meaningful impact on campus.

If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about creating safer workplaces, you'll thrive in this role.

Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,119 to $5,531 | Range 46 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university involving major study in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or closely related field; OR, four (4) years of technician, or para-professional paid experience in one or more of the following industries: government, military, public heath or related safety and health field.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements under SPPM 7 and departmental driving standards to fulfill job responsibilities (dependent upon actual job responsibilities).
• Ability to obtain the following WSDA Public Health certifications within six (6) months of hire: Ornamental Insect and Disease Control, PCO General, and Public Health Control.
• Must have ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Area/College: Facilities Services - Environmental Health and Safety

Department Name: Environmental Health and Safety

Location: Pullman, WA 99164

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required document to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume