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. Conducts onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama as needed. Works primarily in the SafeState OSHA Consultation area to provide independent, routine onsite consultation services with an industrial hygiene-focused emphasis to businesses and industries throughout the state of Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA hazards. Assists in developing controls. Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work. Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including out-of-state travel).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR master’s degree and some environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience.
- Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in the use of personal computers.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) Consultation Program.
- Experience in a variety of industrial settings.
- Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week (to include overnight stays).
- Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically, if and when necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provides independent, routine industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, and/or occupational health consultation services.
- Conducts onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.
- Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy.
- Documents activities.
- Identifies OSHA hazards.
- Assists in developing controls.
- Works with SafeState Environmental Programs to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
