Safety Specialist I

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

3d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety seeks a Safety Specialist I to assist the department in providing chemical safety services to the UCF community. The position requires occasional adjustments to the work schedule for training responsibilities, vendor appointments, and incident response outside normal work hours. The successful candidate must work on-site at UCF as their primary work location and hold a valid Class E driver’s license; the role may involve driving to locations on and off campus for University business. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for candidates sponsored by another employer are not available. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting states otherwise. The anticipated rate is $23.33 per hour ($42,722 annually) to negotiable. The final amount depends on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The position is a regular appointment with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with their application; documents must be uploaded together before finalizing the submission. UCF offers benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending, and an Employee Assistance Program; annual and sick time off and paid holidays; retirement savings options; employee discounts, including tickets to Orlando attractions; education assistance; and other benefits. UCF is an equal opportunity employer, a smoke-free campus, and an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Valid Class E driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship, H-1B transfers, and employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are unavailable.
Must work on-site at UCF as the primary work location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, safety, engineering, or a related field.
Four years of experience in a laboratory research or safety compliance program.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections.
Knowledge of routine laboratory operations, chemical nomenclature, and chemical properties.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply technical information to prepare clear, concise reports with logical supporting information for decisions and recommendations.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety codes applicable to laboratory settings, hazardous-material storage, and general industry safety principles.
Knowledge of hazard communication and chemical inventory management.

Responsibilities

Assist with data entry, vendor and catalog information, and verification and reconciliation of chemical inventories in campus laboratories, shops, studios, and service areas.
Assist with paper and electronic Safety Data Sheet (SDS) file management.
Conduct compliance inspections related to safety and hazardous-material storage and use; prepare reports; monitor corrective-action-plan completion dates; and follow up with supervisors and departments to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Assist in providing chemical-safety guidance and training to the university community.
Conduct surveying and sampling activities for potentially contaminated areas; assist with investigations and follow-up on laboratory and environmental incidents, accidents, and spills.
Assist with shipping, receiving, and delivery of hazardous materials and dangerous goods for the laboratory community, including laboratory and radioactive waste collection, processing, classification, and tracking.
Assist in updating applicable internal documents.
Provide support as essential personnel when needed and perform other duties as assigned.