Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•$29 - $44

About The Position

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist applies general knowledge of occupational health and occupational safety to support programs and professional services EH&S provides to the university. This position supports the development, implementation and evaluation of university occupational health programs, and supports workflow coordination and customer service functions within the department of Environmental Health and Safety. This position is responsible for daily administration of EHS occupational health program operations providing services to animal handlers, hazardous materials workers, worker hearing conservation, and other safety programs where employee participation in an occupational health monitoring program is required. It provides explanation of procedures, evaluation of enrollment requests, scheduling of provider services, assessment of occupational health exam results, maintenance of program records and reporting, and assists program leads with periodic program review. This position performs job-related decision making within the occupational health program and occupational safety training program, including assessing whether specific situations comply with various rules and regulations regarding employee, visitor, and student safety and health. Decisions are made in conjunction with evaluation of available data, including operating procedures, conditions and hazards. The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist conducts EHS safety training program operations and provides basic training on occupational health and safety policies and procedures, provides explanation of training requirements, evaluation of supervisor’s employee hazard assessments, schedules EHS trainers and training facilities, reviews and analyzes training data, reports training metrics, and assists program leads with continuous improvement of training programs. This position also conducts safety data sheet maintenance for the Hazard Communication Program, provides explanation of program requirements, provides oversight and maintenance of the safety data sheet database, provides training on use of database software, and coordinates with departments and vendors to ensure data accuracy. In coordination with committee chair and EHS and Risk Management program leads, this position provides professional support to the university safety advisory committees, attends meetings, tracks completion of action items, and assists with periodic program review. A key responsibility of the position is to provide customer service coordination for various EHS safety programs, providing immediate triage to prioritize response and connect customers with available resources. The position works with program leads to ensure timely response and after-action follow-up and closure, and conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of a safe and healthful campus. Safety and Risk Services provides essential services during time of emergency and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times. This position has a flexible work schedule. As such, the incumbent must be available to work various shifts and/or hours, including weekends and holidays, with minimal notice. It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences
Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications.
Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive and confidential information.
Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
Pay close attention to detail.
Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
Model the highest ethical standards.
Provide superior customer service.
Maintain an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education.
Experience managing occupational health or medical records.
Completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs.

Responsibilities

Daily administration of EHS occupational health program operations providing services to animal handlers, hazardous materials workers, worker hearing conservation, and other safety programs where employee participation in an occupational health monitoring program is required.
Provides explanation of procedures, evaluation of enrollment requests, scheduling of provider services, assessment of occupational health exam results, maintenance of program records and reporting, and assists program leads with periodic program review.
Performs job-related decision making within the occupational health program and occupational safety training program, including assessing whether specific situations comply with various rules and regulations regarding employee, visitor, and student safety and health.
Conducts EHS safety training program operations and provides basic training on occupational health and safety policies and procedures, provides explanation of training requirements, evaluation of supervisor’s employee hazard assessments, schedules EHS trainers and training facilities, reviews and analyzes training data, reports training metrics, and assists program leads with continuous improvement of training programs.
Conducts safety data sheet maintenance for the Hazard Communication Program, provides explanation of program requirements, provides oversight and maintenance of the safety data sheet database, provides training on use of database software, and coordinates with departments and vendors to ensure data accuracy.
Provides professional support to the university safety advisory committees, attends meetings, tracks completion of action items, and assists with periodic program review.
Provides customer service coordination for various EHS safety programs, providing immediate triage to prioritize response and connect customers with available resources.
Works with program leads to ensure timely response and after-action follow-up and closure, and conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of a safe and healthful campus.
May be required to fulfill essential services and functions during times of emergency and inclement weather.
Must be available to work various shifts and/or hours, including weekends and holidays, with minimal notice.
Qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.