Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) administers, coordinates, and executes the operational elements of the University’s chemical hygiene plan, laboratory chemical safety, hazardous materials and hazardous waste management and emergency response programs. Operating under the strategic leadership and oversight of the Associate Director of EHS, the position exercises independent professional judgment in evaluating chemical hazards and lab operations; developing, implementing, and monitoring risk-based controls; conducting inspections and coordinating corrective actions; and providing technical guidance to protect employees, students, property, the environment, and the public. The position monitors these programs for conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and University requirements; coordinates assigned personnel and projects; provides field supervision as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, biology, industrial hygiene, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in chemical safety, laboratory safety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, occupational safety and health, or a related field.
• Ability to pass an occupational physical exam and wear respirator/self-contained breathing apparatus and encapsulated suit.

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of experience managing or coordinating chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, hazardous waste, or hazardous materials emergency response programs in a high-consequence R1 research higher education environment.
• Experience supervising technical personnel, leading multidisciplinary teams, and coordinating with regulatory agencies and emergency responders.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates, and executes the operational elements of the University’s chemical hygiene plan, laboratory chemical safety, hazardous materials and hazardous waste management and emergency response programs.
• Exercises independent professional judgment in evaluating chemical hazards and lab operations.
• Develops, implements, and monitors risk-based controls.
• Conducts inspections and coordinates corrective actions.
• Provides technical guidance to protect employees, students, property, the environment, and the public.
• Monitors programs for conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and University requirements.
• Coordinates assigned personnel and projects.
• Provides field supervision as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior