Specialist I/II/III, Safety & Health
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 30, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Safety & Security, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S439P
Home Org Name
Safety and Environmental Health
Division Name
Risk Management & Safety
Position Title
Specialist I/II/III, Safety & Health
Job Class Code
EE06A/B/C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Safety & Health, the Safety & Health Specialist conducts activities to advance the health and safety programs and objectives of the university community and promote university-wide compliance with local, State, and Federal codes and regulations. Such activities may be related, but not limited to general safety and health, animal program safety, industrial hygiene, and fire and life safety.
Essential Functions
-Assists in the development and implementation of Safety & Health program including project management, oversight of contractors, regulatory reporting and budget management.
-Works with stakeholders to proactively enact health and safety programs to address the needs of the university; facilitate safety & health training and materials for faculty, staff and students; conduct / lead inspections of university operations; and conduct, lead or assist professional contractors with industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, ergonomics, and accident prevention programs.
-Follows strategic direction from management for the improvement of the Safety & Health program and works collaboratively with other departmental functional areas and university operations to attain goals.
-May advise AU faculty and staff regarding safety, health, fire and life safety issues relevant to their work.
-Provides input to the university’s Authority Having Jurisdiction on code and regulatory compliance issues.
-Assists in monitoring, corrective and preventative action programs relative to safety, health, fire and life safety to evaluate conformance with federal, state, local and/or University requirements and/or policies and procedures relating to compliance and program management.
-Works with staff and contractors for the testing and certification of university fire and life safety systems and equipment, assists with construction project design plan reviews for fire and life safety code compliance and assists with fire investigations, analysis and reporting.
-Assists with fire drills.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
Years of Experience
Level I requires no experience
Area of Experience
Experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II- 2 years experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement.
Level III - 4 years experience in health and safety regulatory compliance enforcement.
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Employer may consider advance degrees in lieu of experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience of delivering effective results within a proactive safety, health, fire and life safety program in academic and/or research institutions.
Progressively advancing responsibilities within safety and health functions.
Experience working in higher education with a focus on training and education to perform the essential functions of the position.
Be able to demonstrate effective project management skills and speak about effective experiences.
Be able to communicate effectively and in multiple formats (spoken and written) to a diverse audience in a clear and succinct manner.
Salary Grade
31
Salary Range
$31,300 - $75,100
Job Category
Risk Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
09/30/2020
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://www.auemployment.com/postings/19674
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you posses a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, Industrial
Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related
field?
- Yes
- No
- Will obtain required degree in 6 months
- * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain
one prior to selection?
- Yes
- No
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