"Occupational Safety Specialist"

Job Summary

Assist in developing, implementing and Managing the University Occupational Safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and other recognized best practices
• Oversee testing of emergency eyewash/drench hoses throughout campus and emergency shower systems
• Perform routine inspections of teaching and research laboratories, workshops and studios for compliance with University, state and federal regulations
• Coordinate with vendors for the certification of the laboratory ventilation systems (i.e., chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and local exhaust systems)
• Maintain the University Safety Data Sheets (hard copy and online)
• Perform research related to occupational and/or industrial hygiene issues and compiles findings for reports
• Perform non-technical and limited technical safety tasks including industrial hygiene sampling

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Work experience in higher education
• Knowledge of regulations governing EHS programs, experience in higher education, research laboratories, environmental consultation, or comparable institutional environment

Proposed Salary

$43,067 - $49,850

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Apply Before Date

January 8, 2026

Application review may begin as early as November 25, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.