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University of Miami Environmental Health Safety Specialist 1 (Coral Gables) in Coral Gables, Florida
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The Environmental Health Safety Specialist 1 (EHS assists in maintaining organizational compliance with all applicable standards and guidelines set for by environmental and health safety (EHS) regulations. The EHS Specialist 1 provides expert technical consultation and assists with developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining a comprehensive safety program for all units of the University of Miami to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements for healthcare, research, and teaching laboratories (University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System).
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees, under limited supervision, the applicable EHS program(s), i.e., Laser Safety, Biological Safety, Haz Mat etc.
Assists in procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations.
Conducts comprehensive EHS evaluations and ensures appropriate control measures are in place as well as approving alternate controls.
Ensures the minimization of risk related to non-compliance with regulations and policies governing the conduct of the applicable EHS program(s).
Delivers EHS education and training to any and all University of Miami faculty, staff, and students who work with or have potential for exposure to harmful agents.
Performs EHS audits and inspections in respect to current regulations and guidelines on scheduled intervals or more frequent as deemed necessary.
Investigates accidents occurring on University campuses, and assists with implementing and tracking corrective action plans.
Participates in emergency response procedures for incidents involving hazardous agents and materials, and responds to incidents as appropriate.
Maintains continuing EHS education in order to stay abreast of developments in the applicable environmental health and safety program.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
Participates and assists in odor complaint response and investigation.
Can use, or learn to use, typical industrial hygiene monitoring tools.
Can support occupational safety programs such as confined spaces, lock out/tag out, heat stress, respiratory protection program, etc.
Participate in and assist in the annual lab inspection program.
Review protocols to ensure appropriate risk mitigation, training, and compliance with applicable regulations within Facilities and across the University.
Respond to occupational safety inquiries.
Design posters, develop trainings, and participate in other creative endeavors in the development of safety resources.
Conduct safety related training, as needed.
Test and calibrate safety equipment to ensure functionality, such as for hand held air monitors.
Maintain safety equipment calibration schedule.
Respond to requests for mold evaluations.
Become a HAZWOPER 40 technician and other achieve other safety credentials as identified.
Participate in incident response as occasions arise.
Provide support to institutional committees, departments and groups as necessary.
Support other EHS initiatives that require team response and/or participation.
Other duties relating to EHS support of the University as necessary.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A8