What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Safety Coordinator position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Kim Southworth, kim.southworth@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$52,000.00 - $70,000.00
Priority Application Date
For full consideration, please apply by 2025-09-24. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
Assist the Occupational Safety Program Manager in managing oversight of all construction activities on campus. This will entail reviewing construction plans, assist in establishing site safety plans, daily construction site visits, and reviewing training documentation. This applies to internal construction projects and well as contractor construction activities on campus. This position will also be required to inspect personal protective equipment and machinery for compliance with required regulations. Investigation of accidents to determine the root cause will be a primary function of this role. This position will assist in leading the team in developing and executing health and safety plans at OSU according to legal guidelines.
Key Programs Include:
Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds. Working conditions range from clean to dirty atmospheres under all types of conditions and weather.
Required Qualifications
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Kim Southworth, kim.southworth@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$52,000.00 - $70,000.00
Priority Application Date
For full consideration, please apply by 2025-09-24. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
Assist the Occupational Safety Program Manager in managing oversight of all construction activities on campus. This will entail reviewing construction plans, assist in establishing site safety plans, daily construction site visits, and reviewing training documentation. This applies to internal construction projects and well as contractor construction activities on campus. This position will also be required to inspect personal protective equipment and machinery for compliance with required regulations. Investigation of accidents to determine the root cause will be a primary function of this role. This position will assist in leading the team in developing and executing health and safety plans at OSU according to legal guidelines.
Key Programs Include:
- Construction Safety
- Contractor Safety
- General Safety
- Trenching/Shoring
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Confined Space
- LOTO
- Machinery Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- Workers Compensation
- OSHA 300 Log
- Safety Training
Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds. Working conditions range from clean to dirty atmospheres under all types of conditions and weather.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Safety or related field.(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Three years working as a safety professional in construction, industrial or educational setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively through public speaking.
- Strong time management, organizational, problem solving, and project management skills.
- Certification from American Red Cross or American Health Association to conduct training in first aid, adult-child-infant CPR and AED (or obtained within the first 6 months of employment); and 24-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
- Ability to communicate well (verbally and written) with good report writing skills.
- Knowledge in the field of safety, risk management, accident prevention and OSHA regulations.
- Skills to coordinate and conduct safety training for all employees in the OSU system.
- Ability to work with a variety of backgrounds at all levels within the University.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Computer skills to include operation and utilization of various software programs to include MS office.
- Master's Safety or related field
- More than three years of related experience in a college or university setting. Experience creating and delivering OSHA safety programs and construction reviews.
- Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association to conduct training in first aid, adult-child-infant CPR and AED.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Salary : $52,000 - $70,000