Safety Specialist II

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Posted: 03-Mar-24

Location: Richardson, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Security/Public Safety
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 25910

Posting Number: S05507P

Department: Institution Risk and Safety Programs

Salary Range: $53,500, DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Safety Specialist will act as a safety support liaison to campus academic labs and associated faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and students. The Safety Specialist will work with various interdisciplinary departments across campus, to include but is not limited to Engineering, Natural Sciences, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Arts. The Safety Specialist must be able to develop and maintain strong collaborative and professional relationships with faculty and other University support personnel while actively promoting a culture of safety.
The Safety Specialist conducts safety performance evaluations and lab hazard assessments for academic laboratories and applicable academic support facilities. The Safety Specialist prepares and provides timely safety review reports and assists in and monitors corrective actions, as necessary. The Safety Specialist will advise faculty and staff on safety review findings, and provide appropriate recommendations based on regulatory compliance and best practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS in a related field. Three (3) or more years of related experience or a combination of education and experience. Should have the ability to carry 50 lbs. and walk extensively. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preferred Education:
MS in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology or other relevant field.
Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience in the STEM fields (secondary or post-secondary).
• Lab management and safety management experience in a University laboratory.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• An understanding and working knowledge of policies and procedures at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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