SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 530861
About The Position
The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, and/or occupational health consultation services as assigned. The role conducts onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama as needed. The position works primarily in the SafeState OSHA Consultation area, providing independent, routine onsite consultation services with an industrial hygiene-focused emphasis to businesses and industries throughout Alabama. Consultations are conducted in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. The consultant documents activities, identifies OSHA hazards, and assists in developing controls. The role also supports SafeState Environmental Programs with inspections, assessments, other environmental, health, and safety surveys, and related field work as needed. Regular overnight travel to consultation sites, including out-of-state travel, is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and six years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; or an associate's degree and four years of such experience; or a bachelor's degree and two years of such experience; or a master's degree and some such experience.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must be at least 19 years old at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies. Applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills using personal computers.
- Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within Alabama using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week, including overnight stays.
- Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically if necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.
- Final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to the OSHA 21(d) Consultation Program.
- Experience in a variety of industrial settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent, routine industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, and/or occupational health consultation services as assigned.
- Conduct onsite consultations at businesses and industries throughout Alabama, primarily with an industrial hygiene focus.
- Conduct consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy.
- Document consultation activities.
- Identify OSHA hazards and assist in developing controls.
- Assist SafeState Environmental Programs with inspections, assessments, environmental, health, and safety surveys, and related field work as needed.
- Travel regularly to consultation sites, including overnight and out-of-state travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
