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    Sr Occupational Safety Specialist - West Valley City, United States - University of Utah

    University of Utah
    University of Utah West Valley City, United States

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 3 days ago

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    Description


    Environmental Health and Safety, in partnership with the Office of the Associate Vice President for Research, is seeking a Sr.

    Occupational Safety Specialist to serve as the primary liaison for Health Sciences colleges and departments in laboratory safety related compliance and communication.

    This position will serve as a technical expert in occupational safety for the University with responsibility for conducting comprehensive hazard surveys and special studies, and provide expert advice concerning health hazards.

    This position will work closely with recently established safety committees to investigate reported incidents, promote safety awareness, and review and revise safety requirements and procedures.

    Responsibilities

    Provides expert advice, direction, and service on occupational safety matters including immediate response and investigative action for environmental/occupational exposure situations.

    Identifies and prioritizes hazardous areas for evaluation.

    Recommends controls measures for dealing with hazardous exposures, safe uses of toxic and/ or hazardous substances (chemical, physical, and biological).

    Interprets and applies federal, state, and local occupational health, safety and environmental standards to hospital operations and activities.

    Evaluates exposures due to unusual hazards from unique research procedures or exposures not specifically covered by health and safety standards.

    Provides technical assistance in occupational physical examinations and recommendations as to the contents/health monitoring.
    Serve as a liaison between Health Sciences colleges and departments and


    EHS, including serving on and providing coordination for the School of Medicine safety committee
    Collaborate proactively with safety committees
    Inspect research and teaching laboratories, field stations, shops, and associated facilities to review and revise safety requirements and procedures
    Engage with stakeholders to promote safety awareness; provide consultation to individuals and departments on safety and health-related issues
    Investigate reported problems, complaints, and incidents
    Coordinate with


    EHS
    to promote regulatory and safety compliance
    Attend regular staff meetings for both the


    OAVPR
    and


    EHS
    Meet regularly with supervisors to discuss priorities and initiatives.

    Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.


    Disclaimer

    This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

    It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.


    Comment
    This position has rotating on-call responsibility.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related area, or equivalency; five years experience in Industrial Hygiene; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.

    Masters degree in Industrial Hygiene preferred.

    Certification by the State of Utah as an Asbestos Inspector and certification or eligibility as a Diplomat by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene preferred.

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    Additional Information

    The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

    Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status.

    The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34


    CFR
    part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and

    Affirmative Action:
    Director/ Title IX Coordinator

    Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (
    OEO/AA)

    383 University Street, Level 1


    OEO
    Suite

    Salt Lake City, UT 84112

    Online reports may be submitted at
    The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior


    URS
    service, may elect to enroll in


    URS
    if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from


    URS
    are subject to
    URSpost-retirement rules and restrictions.

    Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

    This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.

    They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

    A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    Required Documents

    Resume
    Optional Documents

    Cover Letter
    Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
    Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 Member Copy 4) Veteran Only Call

    University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

    Contact us:

    By Email:


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