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    SPECIALIST/SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - BOSTON, United States - Boston University

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    Description
    We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist to join our dynamic team.

    The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment across BU's Medical Campus including Boston Medical Center, with a focus on Joint Commission required safety rounds, construction and general industry workplace safety practices.

    This position is primarily based on the Medical Campus while remaining flexible in assignments across all areas and departments served by EHS.

    The salary and position level are commensurate with the candidate's educational background, training and experience.

    The Opportunity


    • Join a face-paced work environment providing services across all university and hospital operations.
    • Be part of a diverse EHS team with over 500 years of combined experience across all EHS disciplines.
    • Collaboratively work with other departments to develop and implement safety plans.
    • Gain workplace experience in both academia and healthcare with an employer that supports career growth.
    • Have the benefits of working within a large university, which includes generous medical, dental, retirement, and tuition remission benefits. See link to tuition remission information.
    Job Responsibilities


    • Conduct health and safety inspections in medical campus facilities including the Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Boston Medical Center, and construction projects.
    • Enter inspection and incident information using an EHS information management system to analyze data for tracking and trending for risk mitigation.
    • Conduct follow-up inspections to ensure identified safety and compliance issues are resolved.
    • Implement, evaluate, and continually improve required worker health and safety programs and assess compliance. Report trends and opportunities for improvement to the Director.
    • Develop and conduct health and safety training programs for in-person sessions and for on-line modules.
    • Review construction project scope and develop construction safety plans. Advise project managers on compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards and codes, and institutional policy.
    • Conduct construction safety training to project managers, administrators, facilities staff, and construction workers.
    • Coordinate and lead regulatory site inspections of facilities and constriction project sites with local and state inspectors.
    • Implement fire safety plans including scheduling and leading fire drills. Review drill performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
    Required Skills


    • B.A./B.S. in a related field.
    • 3-5 years of environmental health and safety experience for the Specialist level position (grade 47); 5+ years of related experience for the Senior Specialist level position (grade 48).
    • Experience in conducting health and safety audits.
    • Familiarity with building code and systems.
    • Experience with regulatory inspectors.
    • OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification.
    • Valid driver's license.
    • Basic computer skills (business systems, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Proficient communicator and safety trainer.
    • Successful completion of a pre-placement physical.
    Preferred Experience


    • Works towards an advanced degree in related field.
    • Health and safety experience in the academic, research, or healthcare industry.
    • A health and safety certification (ASP, CSP, CHSP, CIH, CHMM).
    • Experience in construction safety.
    • Experience in leading emergency management exercises or fire drills.
    • Experience in managing health and safety permits and licenses or other required documentation.
    • Experience in compliance inspections with external regulators.
    • Experience in incident and accident investigations.
    Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement ) within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ) ). For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources ) site.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

    We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor .

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