Occupational Safety Specialist - Environmental ...

University at Albany • Albany, NY

122d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The University at Albany is seeking to fill the position of Occupational Safety Specialist in the Office of Environmental Health & Safety. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety resides in Facilities Management. The occupational health and safety program's objectives include improving the safety of the work environment through recognition, evaluation, and control of hazardous conditions; reducing the numbers and severity of injuries to students, faculty, and staff through training and implementation of safe work processes. The Occupational Safety Specialist is responsible for complying with regulatory requirements of all applicable OSHA and PESH standards. This includes developing University policies for new regulations and updating current policies. This individual will report to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety.

Requirements

• Familiarity with OSHA and PESH regulations, NYS labor laws, and other relevant federal and state safety codes.
• Understanding of how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to construction sites, maintenance operations, and facility management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver informative and engaging training sessions.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Relevant experience in higher education setting.
• Experience working with NY State agencies, including SUNY, DASNY, PESH, etc.
• Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (e.g., Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Instruction Trainer (CIT).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for compliance with OSHA and PESH standards and manage all record-keeping associated with these standards.
• Oversee University programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, Hazard Communication, Forklift Safety, Hearing Conservation, Aerial Work Platform, Excavation Safety, etc.
• Perform workplace inspections, assist in hazard analyses for various University tasks and projects, and report findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate the University's response to regulatory agency complaints and inspections pertaining to occupational safety.
• Maintain specialized safety equipment, such as portable gas meters, sound level meters, electrical insulating gloves, and fall protection equipment.
• Select, stock, and inventory personal protective equipment (PPE), supply appropriate PPE to University employees, and provide training on PPE.
• Coordinate respirator and asbestos medical evaluations, fit tests, audiograms, and voluntary hepatitis B vaccinations, along with maintaining accompanying records.
• Review employee accident and injury reports for safety concerns and make prevention recommendations.
• Compile a yearly accident trend analysis for presentation to the Director of EH&S.
• Provide operational unit support for team members within EH&S and perform reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Environmental Health Officer, SL-4, $70,000-75,000
• Promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees.
• Eligibility for consideration requires current employment at the University at Albany campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree