Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II
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Job Description
Job Title
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist IIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Environmental Health & SafetyProposed Minimum Salary
$25.74 hourlyJob Location
Dallas TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist II provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental safety program. Prepares reports for distribution outside of department to include those to the State. Acts independently ensuring work complies with program procedures.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Technical Support
Under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Supervisor provides technical support for the TAMU Environmental Health and Safety program at the TAMU Health Dallas campus and TAMU School of Law.
Coordinates and performs safety inspections to ensure a safe environment that is compliant with rules codes and regulations applicable to EHS.
Performs follow-up inspections as needed. Coordinates fire drills and conducts fire extinguisher and AED inspections.
Responds to general safety inquiries.
Attends project and committee meetings.
Monitors equipment certification expiration.
Assist with issuing permits.
Serves as an EHS point of contact on campus. These duties will require driving from site to site using a University vehicle.
Hazardous Materials
Identifies and collects hazardous waste.
Removes hazardous waste materials from laboratories.
Tracks chemical waste production to monitor generator status.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepares and maintains records and reports pertaining to assigned duties.
Enters and tracks inspection findings using various software platforms to generate reports.
Assists with inspection questions and needs in response to inspection reports.
Training & Development
Assists in the development and delivery of safety education and awareness programs.
Participates in training and development opportunities.
Investigations
Performs incident investigations as needed.
Provides written reports as requested with cause and corrective action needed.
Emergency Response
Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders as needed.
What you need to know
Salary: $25.74/hourly
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience in an environmental health and safety field or related.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Must have a Class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in a safety-related discipline such as: industrial hygiene fire safety occupational safety or occupational health.
Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of environmental safety and health rules regulations and standards.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Physical Requirements
Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperature dust dirt fumes smoke loud noises and chemical substances.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirement.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
