Occupational Safety Specialist II

Position Title:

Occupational Safety Specialist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Occupational Safety/Health Industrial Hygiene Engineering Public Administration/Public Health or related field (Agriculture).
Technical training covering OSHA EPA or related workplace regulations guidelines and standards.
Experience implementing OSHA and EPA workplace safety programs for agricultural safety grain handling facilities and pesticide management.
Experience working with farm operations including grain handling animal husbandry and agricultural machinery.
Experience developing and administering safety training.

Job Description:

Protect people. Support research. Strengthen a culture of safety.

Iowa State Universitys Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is seeking a skilled Occupational Safety Specialist II to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)a world-renowned leader in agricultural and life sciences education research and outreach.

Were looking for a safety professional who is detail-oriented solutions-driven and ready to take initiative. Youll work closely with faculty staff and students across a wide range of environmentsfrom research labs to farms and greenhouseshelping to maintain high standards of workplace safety and compliance.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct inspections and safety assessments of buildings labs shops and field locations.

• Investigate accidents incidents and near misses; recommend and track corrective actions.

• Deliver in-person and online safety training to faculty staff and students.

• Assist with regulatory compliance safety planning hazardous materials management and emergency response.

• Collaborate with EH&S colleagues and CALS leadership to support safety initiatives across 14 departments and 33 centers and institutes.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time on-site position located in Ames Iowa.

• May require occasional evening weekend or holiday response to campus emergencies.

• Intermediate-level role with opportunities to lead projects and mentor others.

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

About Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S):

EH&S at Iowa State University helps protect the campus community by promoting health and safety preventing injuries supporting research compliance and preparing for emergencies. Reporting to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer EH&S serves as a trusted partner to faculty staff and students across the university.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

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 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:

PS809

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 or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa 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:

May 13 2025

Posting Close Date:

May 26 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17008