Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Specialist III

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Closing Date:

01/27/2026

Type of Position:

Environmental Health and SafetyNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Environmental Health & Safety of Job Duties:The Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Specialist III supports the Campus Safety Officer by implementing and managing occupational safety programs conducting compliance inspections and coordinating corrective actions across campus laboratories shops and studios. The role responds to accidents and unsafe conditions performs root cause and hazard analyses coordinates preventive actions and provides emergency response support. The role supports development implementation and monitoring of risk-based control measures. It includes conducting indoor air quality assessments supporting EHS regulatory inspection programs and construction project safety oversight and managing sampling monitoring equipment documentation data entry and recordkeeping. The position assists with safety training communication and committee support collaborates with other EHS personnel on hazardous material fire and life safety and industrial hygiene tasks and may require overtime on-call response or other duties as assigned. It may also involve participation in the campus HAZMAT response team requiring appropriate training physical clearance respirator fit capability and the ability to wear SCBA and Level A protective suits.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in physics chemistry biology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least five years of experience working in occupational health and safety or a related field

• At least three years of experience administering institutional occupational safety regulations and providing safety program oversight

• At least three years of experience developing safety programs according to federal and state regulations (e.g. Confined Space Fall Protection Hazard Communication)

• At least two years of experience collecting hazard exposure measurements and assessing hazards to help prevent harm to workers property the environment and the public

• At least two years of experience developing accident prevention strategies and performing root cause analyses

• Valid Drivers License

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year in a leadership capacity

• 40hr HAZWOPER Training Certification

• OSHA 30hr General or Construction Certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of governmental and institution occupational safety regulations

• Knowledge of employee occupational health requirements environmental protection requirements and worker industrial hygiene practices

• Knowledge of use and storage requirements of hazardous materials

• Knowledge of facility construction safety and test instruments for monitoring work areas

• Skills associated with Safety Program oversight (e.g. Hazard Communication Confined Space Fall Protection Job Hazard Analysis programs)

• Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause assessment

• Skills associated with training development implementation and worker education

• Knowledge of risk assessment and control

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Analytical assessment and problem-solving skills

• Ability to assist with industrial hygiene surveys

• Ability to manage handling and disposal of hazardous materials

• Ability to pass an occupational physical exam and wear respirator/self-contained breathing apparatus and encapsulated suit

Additional Information:

$61735 - $69452; Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) Proof of Veteran StatusCaitlin Hughes Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes