Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist I, under general supervision, provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental health and safety program.

Requirements

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of health and safety experience or related
• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment
• Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health rules, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a safety-related discipline such as: industrial hygiene, fire safety, occupational safety or occupational health
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Fire Inspector (Inspector I and Inspector II) within 18 mos. of employment, as course is available

Responsibilities

• Performs building and shop inspections to ensure a safe environment that is compliant with rules, codes, and regulations applicable to EHS, including fire door inventory, inspections, documentation, and follow-up inspections
• This duty will require driving from site to site, using a University vehicle to complete duties
• Performs assessments in accordance with Texas A&M EHS programs under the guidance of the supervisor and more senior specialists
• Enters inspection findings into the BioRAFT database to generate reports that summarize the results of the building and shop inspection
• Submit reports as instructed
• Assist with questions and needs in response to inspection reports
• Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree