Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-0281-000 / Environmental Health & Safety
College Division: Admin Svcs-Physical Plant
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 1414 / Environ Health & Safety Spec
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $48,000
Position Number: 00002365
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF's Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of our team members!
USF Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) implements policies, procedures and programs designed to protect life, property, and the environment. EH&S promotes a culture of safety by advancing adherence to the principles of safety, environmental compliance, and risk management, and assists the university community in achieving positive outcomes through education, hazard assessment, exposure mitigation, and the responsible management of hazardous materials.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist position supports USF programs and initiatives associated with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as well as USF System policies and procedures for the safe and compliant Management of University laboratories and associated research activities. The EH&S Specialist supports University wide compliance initiatives and works collaboratively with other EH&S program areas and external Departments to develop, implement, sustain environmental health and safety programs/initiatives intended to promote the success of students and the advancement of research by protecting life, property, and the environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts safety and compliance inspections, incident investigations, writes associated reports, and assists laboratory/research operations in maintaining compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as well as USF policies and procedures.
Delivers, tracks, and reports on required training programs related to laboratory safety and hazardous waste management.
Assists with the maintenance of the USF chemical inventory tracking system including implementation, chemical clean-outs, chemical receiving, QA/QC, and data entry.
Conducts fume hood testing. Assists researchers with completion of service requests for fume hoods requiring maintenance.
Provides back-up and assistance to hazardous waste specialists providing assistance with waste pick-ups emergency response support for minor hazardous materials releases.
Performs other duties as necessary to support the overall mission of EH&S and the University of South Florida.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a research, research compliance, or safety compliance program; an Associate's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience. A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for the required experience.
PREFERRED:
B.S. in a Natural Science or Public Health. Two (2) years experience in the environmental health & safety, regulatory compliance field with direct experience in research/laboratory safety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and biomedical waste management.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
RCRA hazardous waste training, DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training, Biomedical Waste Training, 40 Hour HAZWOPER, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA Lab Standard, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38706
Posting Date: 02/05/2025
Posting End Date: 02/19/2025
How to Claim Veteran's Preference:
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.
Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.
Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.
For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
How To Apply
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Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.
Federal Rights
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .
Work Location
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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