Occupational Safety Coordinator

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety office seeks an Occupational Safety Coordinator. This position will improve the overall health and safety within shop and work areas by conducting program reviews/audits/inspections and developing and administering programs that promote general safety and health and assure regulatory compliance. Improve injury/illness prevention through investigation/root cause analysis and promote best safety practices. Correct identified deficiencies through ongoing program reviews and audits/inspections. Assist with the industrial hygiene program by testing local exhaust ventilation systems, performing respirator fit tests, and assisting with noise and chemical exposure monitoring.

Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa.
To learn more about the department visit https://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Working level proficiency of occupational safety guidelines, principles and practices.
• Able to assess worksite conditions, equipment and machinery to gauge if they are in safe, working order and make recommendations.
• Work with supervisors to ensure injury incident investigations are completed and that good corrective actions are in place to prevent the issues from happening again.
• High level proficiency processing information accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data in a department or division. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and mobile devices for data recording and retrieval.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience implementing a safety program and procedures.
• Technical training covering OSHA, NFPA or related workplace regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations.
• Practical experience (typically 1-3 years) with occupational or environmental health and safety issues, e.g., conducting assessments and/or audits.

Responsibilities

• Conducting program reviews/audits/inspections
• Developing and administering programs that promote general safety and health and assure regulatory compliance
• Improve injury/illness prevention through investigation/root cause analysis and promote best safety practices
• Correct identified deficiencies through ongoing program reviews and audits/inspections
• Assist with the industrial hygiene program by testing local exhaust ventilation systems, performing respirator fit tests, and assisting with noise and chemical exposure monitoring.

Benefits

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees