SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 530860
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 a safety-focused emphasis to construction and general industry businesses 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 position also works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed on inspections, assessments, other environmental, health and safety surveys, and related field work. The role requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites, including out-of-state travel. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
- At least 19 years of age at the time of hire and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies; applicants under age 21 will have some driving restrictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in using personal computers.
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle at least three days per week, including overnight stays.
- Ability and willingness to take periodic medical exams when necessary as required by OSHA regulations.
- 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 those 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 consultation visits to businesses and industries, primarily in Alabama.
- Provide safety-focused consultation services to construction and general industry businesses 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
