Project Safety & Asbestos Program Coordinator- Facilities & Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL•Urbana, IL

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About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Director, Occupational Safety & Health, Programs, assist with the management of campus occupational safety and health programs and provide professional-level services related to those programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
One of the following:
Demonstrated experience in the asbestos industry as an accredited inspector and/or project supervisor
OR
Demonstrated experience in direct planning of construction projects and/or conducting inspections for construction projects.
Must obtain an Illinois Department of Public of Health Asbestos Building Inspector license within 6 months of the date of hire, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period in the position.
Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period in the position.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following lead licenses, certifications, or accreditations: Inspector, Risk Assessor, Abatement Supervisor, and/or Renovator.
CSP, CIH, or other nationally recognized certification.
OSHA Outreach 10- or 30-hour training for General and/or Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

Perform building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials including sample collection, material condition assessments, and potential for damage. Prepare asbestos inspection reports, submit work orders for corrective actions, and follow-up to ensure completion. Update and maintain asbestos record drawings. Collect and maintain all project records including inspection reports, abatement plans, and project manager reports, to compile and maintain an inventory of asbestos materials and its locations in all campus facilities. Maintain an inventory of lead-based paint in all campus facilities. Formulate recommendations for updating existing and creating new asbestos management plans and lead-based paint inventories in campus facilities. Provide consultation and support to in-house Facilities & Services asbestos abatement crew. Provide professional level asbestos and lead consultation to Facilities & Services Planning, Capital Projects, and Engineering & Construction Services divisions during project planning, design, and construction.
Serve as primary liaison to Planning, Capital Projects, and Engineering and Construction Services on behalf of Safety & Compliance. Review and comment on project program statements, basis of design, and design documents for asbestos, lead, and other occupational safety and health issues. Attend project meetings as requested. Perform site safety inspections to promote the safety of university personnel, stormwater BMP inspections, and commissioning inspections. Serve as owner for Facility Standards assigned to the Occupational Safety & Health Department.
Research, interpret, and communicate federal, state, and local regulations regarding the protection of faculty, staff, students, and visitors (OSHA, IL OSHA, IDPH, C-U PHD, USEPA, IEPA, ASHRAE, NFPA) with an emphasis on AHERA, Asbestos NESHAP, 77 IAC 855, 77 IAC 845, 40 CFR 745, and LRRP, and maintain liaison with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards or regulations.
Advise college/unit leadership, facilities and operations personnel, project staff, maintenance, and custodial personnel on asbestos and lead-based paint regulatory requirements for safe and compliant operations within campus buildings. Develop, maintain, and deliver training in-person or online for each constituency as necessary.
Any other duties as assigned including supporting the Mission, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities and Services; Serve as the Asbestos Designated Person (ADP) for AHERA buildings during vacancies within campus LEAs and ensure all ADP responsibilities per current management plans and applicable regulations are achieved, including consultation with LEAs and maintenance personnel to complete response actions in a timely manner and resources are provided for implementation of the AHERA management plans; Participate in the OSH 24-hour response for fatality/catastrophe notification and investigation, and Campus Emergency Operations Plan response as well as respond to asbestos fiber release incidents and emergency operations that require asbestos/lead assessments and consultations; and Participate on campus committees as an Occupational Safety and Health subject matter expert.