| Safety Specialist - Facilities & Services 09389 Description The Environmental Health & Safety unit of the Division of Facilities & Services at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Safety Specialist position. This position will be responsible for p lanning, developing, managing and implementing various occupational safety and health programs.
In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will: - Investigate injuries and illness and make recommendations for prevention. Follow-up on incidents to ensure effective corrective action is in place.
- Provide support and assist with management of accident and injury logs as well as support of workers compensation program.
- Respond effectively to various incidents, emergencies, indoor air quality complaints and building issues as needed.
- Develop and conduct educational and informational programs that enhance employee health and safety, property preservation and protection of the environment. Provide any related environmental health and safety training for faculty, staff and students who are exposed to these hazards.
- Provide support and assistance for biosafety and blood borne pathogen programs and training.
- Provide support and assistance to the Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, Biological Safety, Fire/Life Safety, Construction/Renovation and all other Occupational Safety and Health related programs.
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, response reports and recommendations as needed. Respond to indoor air quality concerns.
- Assist with fire and life safety program according to federal and state regulations.
- Accompany inspectors on inspections and provide response to recommendations for corrective action. Document follow-up and corrective action.
- Provide guidance and assistance relating to the design and construction of construction/renovation projects as it relates to fire, life safety and OSHA.
- Respond to inquiries, supports clients with implementations of multi-disciplinary (laboratory, biosafety, industrial/hygiene occupational health and safety) programs through a service program of plans review, inspections, training, and technical assistance.
- Prepare written and verbal reports, conducts investigations and special projects.
- Educate and assist University administrators and workers toward compliance with the state and federal regulations established by NFPA, OSHA, EPA, WVDEP, ANSI, NIH, DEA and other regulatory/guidance agencies.
- Responsible for monitoring occupational, chemical, and biological safety conditions in campus facilities by performing periodic physical surveys, inspections and reviews.
- Identify unsafe conditions and hazardous situations in work environments, including laboratories; provide recommendations for mitigation, communication improvement needs and follow-up to ensure corrective action has occurred.
- Take action where imminent dangers to life, health, or property are involved.
- Interact with various institutional staff, administrative offices, researchers, service providers and regulatory agencies as required.
- Assist with hazardous waste and biological waste management programs.
- Attend conferences, professional development and training as needed and recommended by supervision.
- Provide guidance and support relating to hazardous materials, hazardous waste and shipping requirements and their conformance to domestic and international shipments of hazardous or otherwise regulated items are made in conformance with applicable regulations governing the licensing, packaging, shipment, and certification of such.
- Review various projects and grant approvals for anticipated hazardous conditions to persons or the environment and for compliance with applicable standards. Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding relevant regulatory issues relating to the project.
- Available to respond to institutional emergencies on a 24-hour basis, as needed. Response may require participation in remedial or containment efforts.
- At the request of the Executive Director or Assistant Director of EHS, employee may assist in the operation or get engaged in activities at other campus or farm locations based on department needs and specific area of responsibility.
- Assist in the operation of other Environmental Health and Safety programs and perform other duties as assigned.
The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses seven units that are integral to the University's success. Each of our units employs talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from planning and managing construction of the institution's outstanding facilities to maintaining, protecting and improving the University's buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus. Find out more about Environmental Health & Safety at https://www.ehs.wvu.edu/ .
Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field or equivalent experience is required.
- Master's degree in one of the above areas is preferred.
- At least four (4) years of directly related professional experience in environmental health and safety programs including fire and life safety, laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous materials, biological safety and/or occupational safety.
Requirements - Valid driver's license – Incumbent must drive throughout the state and beyond to perform assigned tasks.
- Must have, or obtain, a minimum of Hazardous Materials Awareness level training within one year. Annual refresher is required.
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) ICS-100 and IS-700 certification required within one year in order to respond to emergency situations in an effective capacity.
About WVU At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at http://hr.wvu.edu/ . West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Job Posting: Aug 14, 2018 Posting Classification: Non-Classified Exemption Status: Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes Schedule: Full-time |
