SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 522397

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 214154 - Safe State Consultation

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.

Additional Department Summary: Works primarily in the SafeState Consultation area to provide independent, routine safety consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA hazards. Assists in developing controls.

Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work.

Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including some out-of-state travel).

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and two (2) years of occupational safety experience; OR masters degree or higher in engineering, safety science, industrial management, public health, or physical sciences and some occupational safety experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) Consultation Program.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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