What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Safety Specialist position at University of North Texas?
Title: Occupational Safety Specialist
Employee Classification: Occupational Safety Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services
Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services-Gen-152600
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 67450.04
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
Risk Management Services' programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational and financial foundation of the University of North Texas. A safe academic environment is the top priority of our department and staff members. We help identify, analyze and mitigate risks so that the UNT community can freely pursue opportunities for growth and advancement. Our staff members also work to identify, protect and conserve university resources from loss. To achieve our goals, we work together with the UNT community to help them proactively manage risks, implement preventative measures, plan for their challenges and work through any issues that occur.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for combining professional judgment and technical expertise to support the Occupational Safety Program Manager with identifying, analyzing and controlling hazards to ensure the health safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors on the UNT campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, indoor air quality monitoring and compliance issues, work noise evaluations, respirator fit testing, mold consulting, ergonomic evaluations, safety programs for industrial and manufacturing environments.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED equivalent and two (2) years experience in Occupational Safety practices involving federal, state, city, and external entities. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Must have current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector or obtain within six months of employment. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills; supervisory skills.
- Ability to substantiate results from reports using spreadsheets and analysis.
- Working knowledge of building construction and layout and ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, etc. and determine sites for inspection.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety or equivalent field and 2 years experience in Occupational Safety practices involving federal, state, city, and external entities. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Must have or obtain upon employment current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Must have or obtain upon employment current Texas Certified Asbestos Inspector.
Job Duties
- Oversight of UNT’s campus asbestos program.
- Conducts indoor air quality assessments proactively and in response to employee and student concerns. Conducts routine HVAC system inspections of campus buildings. Provides mold assessment consultation. Provides written documentation of indoor air quality responses.
- Conducts respirator fit testing in compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program Plan.
- Ensures safety processes and programs are in place for facilities and academia operations. Ensures safety programs are in place to protect students in industrial/manufacturing environments. Assist in processing Confined Space and High Work permitting for internal and external workers.
- Utilizes a variety of industrial hygiene monitoring, sampling and analytical equipment and instruments. Performs calibration and routine testing and ensures instruments have recommended O&M, annual manufacture calibrations, and needed repairs.
- Supports UNT Risk Management’s overall scope of operation. Represent RMS on various committee / projects.
- Assist with implementation and oversight of UNT’s campus health and safety program. Ensures internal related policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to. Collaborates with UNT Facilities and UNT System Facilities personnel. Manages partnerships among RMS, multiple campus departments, and external agencies to enhance UNT’s industrial hygiene program.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Elevated temperatures.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
Low temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.