Hazardous Waste Program Specialist or Program Coordinator

Department: Safety and Risk Services
Classification:
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (EHS2: $26.97$41.28 per hour / Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (EHS3 $31.06$47.64 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

March 10 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position submit a complete application that includes an online application and resume addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

As the position is dual listed candidates will be evaluated for both the EHS2 and EHS3 position descriptions.

Department Summary

Safety and Risk Services (SRS) mission is to collaborate with all campus constituents (students staff faculty and visitors) and the surrounding community to safeguard life and health and mitigate threats to the universitys core mission of academic excellence research and public service. Safety and Risk Services comprises Emergency Management and Continuity Environmental Health and Safety Campus Mapping Risk & Insurance and the University of Oregon Police Department. SRS fulfills its mission by providing a variety of professional services technical assistance training and regulatory oversight. The total Safety and Risk Services portfolio includes around 125 employees and a current annual operating budget of approximately $15 million.

Safety and Risk Services also supports and the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) leads the Universitys strategic Enterprise Risk Management and Organizational Resilience Framework to cultivate leadership staff engagement effective partnerships situational awareness innovation and proactive problem solving to create a more resilient and agile university.

Position Summary

We are seeking to fill one position as either a Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2 or a Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3.

Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist:
As part of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department at the University of Oregon the Hazardous Waste Specialist collects documents and disposes of hazardous universal and biohazardous waste consistent with state and federal law. The Hazardous Waste Specialist trains university waste generators on efficient processing appropriate documentation and required disposal practices for their regulated wastes. The Hazardous Waste Specialist schedules and coordinates waste shipments with hazardous waste vendors checks and signs hazardous waste manifests and keeps detailed records. The Hazardous Waste Specialist provides regular feedback to campus partners and EHS management enabling continued regulatory compliance. Collaboration and communication with other parts of EHS are key to daytoday interactions.

Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator:
The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator is responsible for managing hazardous waste disposal processes for the Eugene campus 300 acres 80 buildings and total property value in excess of $3.8 billion) and provides oversight and technical expertise to operations conducting hazardous waste management at satellite campuses. This position conducts and leads operations providing for employee safety and protection of the environment under UO policy IV.05.01. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator serves as a backup for the Hazardous Materials Manager and Chemical Safety Officer. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator leads the work of 12 hazardous materials/waste specialists 12 student workers and will have primary responsibility for oversight of the daytoday management of hazardous waste disposal contractors and vendors work including having the authority to halt hazardous waste management work of UO contractors or staff if necessary.

Special Requirements for both levels:
This position requires the 40hour HAZWOPER training or will successfully acquire training within 6 months of hire.
This position requires the RCRA subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
This position requires the Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49 subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
This position will require a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain UO Drivers Certification

Work Schedule for both levels:
This position provides essential services to university operations both routine and emergency and must be available for 24hour callback response to incidents involving hazardous materials or other incidents as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2:
A Bachelors degree with primary focus 45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical
sciences; AND
Two years of related professional experience in environmental health or safety; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education experience and/or professional certifications.

Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted on a credithour basis for a portion of the required experience.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.


Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3:
A Bachelors degree with primary focus 45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND
Five years of experience performing duties comparable to Level 2*; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education experience and/or professional certifications.

Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted on a credithour basis for a portion of the required experience.

Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduatelevel courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene or in occupational public or environmental programs.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.

* Level 2 Environmental Health & Safety professionals apply high levels of knowledge and experience in environmental and occupational health/safety to work proficiently and independently within multiple areas of assignment including but not limited to utilizing a broad knowledge of chemical hazards and related regulations writing procedures for material safety programs responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and others and preparing written reports and recommending procedures to meet compliance requirements.

Professional Competencies

Professional Competencies for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2:
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate specialty equipment including analytical and bulk material handling apparatus.
Database computer skills necessary to accurately enter and maintain critical information.


Professional Competencies for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3:
Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgment.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with an organizations staff students and community/government agencies.
Communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to operate specialty equipment including analytical and bulk material handling apparatus.
Database computer skills necessary to accurately enter and maintain critical information.
Understanding of the US Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and its application to higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2:
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduatelevel courses or have additional
experience in waste management industrial hygiene occupational health public health or environmental compliance programs.
40hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire).
RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49 subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).


Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3:
Advanced degree relevant to EHS department mission.
40hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire).
RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49 subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Experience at a research university collecting and processing hazardous wastes.
Experience at a research university educating hazardous waste generators on appropriate tactics.
Completion of graduatelevel courses or additional experience applicable to waste management industrial hygiene occupational health public health or environmental compliance programs.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.

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