Title: Health & Safety Specialist Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt Pay Grade: PT 09 Division: Public Safety Subdivision: Environmental Health and Safety Department: Public Safety Campus Location: Main Campus General Summary Develop, revise, implement and monitor University health, safety and environmental programs/activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety, health and environmental regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Revise, implement and monitor compliance with University safety, health and environmental programs in assigned program areas. * Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in developing new health and safety related programs and trainings activities. * Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in planning and setting goals and objectives for assigned program areas. * Provide specialized technical support during site visits, complaint investigations and audits of work environments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. * Coordinate and manage assigned programs including but not limited to: * Occupational safety and health * Environmental programs * Asbestos and Mold Abatement * Indoor air quality * Ergonomic evaluations * AED and Narcan programs * PPE * Forklifts * Aerial lifts * General safety * Food and water safety, and Right to Know * Serve as technical consultant to faculty and staff regarding environmental, occupational safety and health management issues; manage the investigation of incidents and exposures. * Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety with general safety, food and water safety, asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene bids; and incorporate cost containment measures into program operations dealing with these areas. * Develop, revise and implement training and educational programs in assigned program areas for University faculty and staff. * Maintain documentation and database of safety training in conjunction with the HR LMS system. * Monitor federal and state regulations for safety, health and the environment to incorporate new and update regulations into program areas. * Coordinate and manage detailed studies to assess occupational and environmental safety hazards, exposures to hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential. * Assist with other program areas including, but not limited to, laboratory safety, biological safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste, insurance audits and risk and emergency management. * Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director, Environmental Health and Safety. * Perform related departmental duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and industrial health or related scientific field, or 8 years experience in one of these fields is required, or combination of degree and experience. A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and/or environmental programs is required. Experience at a college or university preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in one of the following specialty areas is preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or other field related certifications. Additional Information: The salary range for this position is $61,382–$73,413, commensurate with experience. Appointment Percentage: 100%