Position Title:Occupational Safety Specialist I/II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Occupational Safety/Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Emergency Management, Public Administration/Public Health, or related field.
Technical training covering OSHA, EPA, or related workplace regulations, guidelines, and standards.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Unlikely a I has a CSP or CIH.
Experience implementing OSHA workplace safety programs for Hazard Communication (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Scissor/Boom Lifts and/or Fall Protection.).
Experience developing and administering safety training.
Job Description:
Summary
Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist I or II to support the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). This is a key position in a dynamic department that is responsible for mitigating workplace safety hazards at a Carnegie R1 research and academic enterprise.
EH&S reports to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at ISU. EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury, protecting the environment, and connecting the university to the message of safety and preparedness.
The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of clients. Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail will be essential for success.
Occupational Safety Specialist I Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Occupational Safety Specialist II Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Level I Example of Duties – Inspects University facilities for proper storage and uses of various hazardous materials. – Evaluates safety equipment, emergency procedures, and building, shop and/or laboratory equipment for safety features. – Creates reports from inspections, outlining findings, recommendations, and compliance status. – Coordinates equipment inspection and disposal. – Assists campus clients with safety concerns, permit conditions, hazardous material storage, and inventory assistance, regulatory assistance. – Assists in development of signage, posters, and site-specific safety initiatives. – Assists with workplace hazard identification and assessment. – Investigates material losses, releases, and breaches of security. – Assists with accident/injury/illness investigations. – Uses monitoring equipment and other technologies to analyze and/or control environmental conditions. – Assists campus clients on preparedness for various workplace hazards, including fire, chemical, radiological and/or biological spills/releases, and compressed/liquefied gas usage. – Responds to University emergencies that occur during the workday, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays; assists local emergency responders during crisis situations. – Reviews and updates written publications and online training materials. – Provides safety training to campus clients.
Level II Example of Duties – Inspects University facilities and equipment for safety deficiencies. – Develops mitigation strategies and generates written reports. – Conducts building emergency readiness reviews. – Evaluates safety equipment, emergency procedures, and building, shop and/or laboratory equipment for safety features. – Identifies workplace hazards and completes assessment. – Assists with hazard mitigation strategies. – Completes accident/injury/illness investigations. – Uses monitoring equipment and other technologies to analyze and/or control environmental conditions. – Assists campus clients with safety concerns, permit conditions, hazardous material storage and inventory assistance, regulatory assistance. – Assists in development of signage, posters, and site-specific safety initiatives. – Assists campus clients on preparedness for various workplace hazards, including fire, chemical, radiological and/or biological spills/releases, and compressed/liquefied gas usage. – Responds to University emergencies that occur during the workday, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays; assists local emergency responders during crisis situations. – Reviews and updates written publications and online training materials. – Provides safety training to campus clients.
Level I Guidelines – Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision – Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode – Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope – Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained – Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate – May lead projects of limited scope and complexity – May provide guidance to students
Level II Guidelines – Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals – Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues – Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems – Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests – May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff – May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity – Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS808
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: – Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans – Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans – Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) – Life insurance and long-term disability – Flexible Spending Accounts – Various voluntary benefits and discounts – Employee Assistance Program – Wellbeing program – Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: January 17, 2025
Posting Close Date:January 16, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16214
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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