Occupational Safety Coordinator

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

16d • $55,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists with the administration of the Indoor Environmental Quality Program and Exposure Monitoring Program, to include site assessments, air sampling, exposure monitoring, preparing reports, and equipment maintenance/calibrations. Assists with administration of the Asbestos Compliance Program, to include inspections of asbestos abatement sites, and sampling of suspected asbestos-containing material to evaluate regulatory and safety compliance. Assists with administration of the Respiratory Protection Program, including fit testing for respirators. Conducts occupational safety assessments for Housing and Facilities Services shops. Coordinates permitting and compliance activities for the Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) Program. Support occupational safety training initiatives, benchmarking efforts, and safety-related data analysis. Operate UF/state vehicle as well as, other duties as assigned. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• EPA: Asbestos Inspector Certification (Must obtain within the first year of employment)
• EPA: Asbestos Supervisor/Contractor Certification (Must obtain within the first year of employment)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar field
• Class A/B Operator Underground Storage Tank Certification
• Prior experience in Higher Education
• 3-5 years of work-related experience preferred
• Knowledge in occupational safety and IH
• Knowledge of federal and state health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of building construction and design
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft (MS) Office
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide professional customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration of the Indoor Environmental Quality Program and Exposure Monitoring Program, to include site assessments, air sampling, exposure monitoring, preparing reports, and equipment maintenance/calibrations.
• Assists with administration of the Asbestos Compliance Program, to include inspections of asbestos abatement sites, and sampling of suspected asbestos-containing material to evaluate regulatory and safety compliance.
• Assists with administration of the Respiratory Protection Program, including fit testing for respirators.
• Conducts occupational safety assessments for Housing and Facilities Services shops.
• Coordinates permitting and compliance activities for the Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) Program.
• Support occupational safety training initiatives, benchmarking efforts, and safety-related data analysis.
• Operate UF/state vehicle as well as, other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level