College of Engineering Safety Coordinator

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Closing Date:

04/23/2024

Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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 nation’s 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:
Engineering Research Center Facilities Manager

Department's Website:

https://artp.uark.edu/engineering-research-center

Summary of Job Duties:
The College of Engineering Safety Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the College of Engineering Facilities Manager (COE FM) to oversee health and safety in eight COE research and academic buildings and associated grounds. This position serves as the COE technical expert in environmental health and safety related to the operations/maintenance of facilities, diverse research laboratories, and undergraduate teaching laboratories.
This position will provide technical and advisory support for College of Engineering program areas which may include chemical safety, radiation safety, biological safety, process safety, occupational safety and industrial hygiene, waste management and other safety related programs. This position provides support to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, or related field

OR

• Seven plus years of experience in lab safety and/or industrial hygiene

AND

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous higher education experience within a research environment

• Working experience with hazard identification, risk analyses and assessment methodologies including areas of process safety such as physical hazard analysis and process safety management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have advanced knowledge of chemical and biological hazards in the laboratory environment

• Must be familiar with applicable laboratory safety regulations and guidelines, including OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemical in Laboratories, and Hazard Communication standards; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories; the International Transport Aviation Association and the Department of Transportation’s Guidelines for shipping hazardous materials; Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) method recognized in OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and other OSHA regulations or CDC/NIH Guidelines as necessary

• Must communicate and work cooperatively with personnel in diverse positions, including professors, researchers, lab technicians, engineering and operations/facilities maintenance personnel, administrators, and regulators to apply regulatory requirements or guidelines to the unique environment of the research or clinical laboratory

• Creative problem solving to recognize and analyze needs and then develop programs to address those needs

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to locate and use appropriate technical resources in occupational safety and health

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment

• Ability to climb/descend ladders

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Tina Paul, Senior HRP
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload your Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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:
Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes