SAFETY PROFESSIONAL 2 (FIXED DURATION/TEMPORARY)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW's Environmental Health & Safety has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Safety Professional 2.

Under general direction, this temporary , one-year Safety Professional 2 position will regularly perform professional level program administration and support of a specific program, as well as directly supporting the University of Washington’s Hazardous Waste and Pollution Prevention operations.

Duties & Responsibilities
Hazardous Waste Program:  80%

• Designate chemical wastes according to Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and scientific resources. Coordinate with UW employees to gather required information regarding wastes. Help maintain the waste database.
• Perform chemical waste collections: Coordinate with UW employees and contractors to schedule waste collections. Visually inspect waste containers to be collected to ensure compliance with University and WSDOE requirements. Survey generators' waste management practices and discuss any deficiencies with generators.
• Transport hazardous waste: Package, organize and secure the vehicle's load. Prepare DOT records for transport. Transport materials to ESSB along assigned routes. Collect waste containers and properly package the waste for transport according to DOT regulations.
• Process hazardous waste: Weigh and callslip wastes and place them in appropriate storage areas according to their hazards and WDOE standards. Bulk or Labpack wastes according to EPA, WDOE and DOT regulations. Determine which wastes are to be bulked for cost effective waste disposal.

Provide Program assistance with the following programs:  20%

• Universal Waste/Recycling Program: This includes working with our recycling vendors all pickups of lead acid batteries and fluorescent light tubes, as well as oversight of our own mixed battery shipments to their facility. Assist with managing the scrap metal, scrap drums, precious metal reclamation and recycled drum & pallet programs. Assist with managing all the required documentation (drum sheets, manifests, etc.) as well as reviewing invoices.
• Disaster Preparedness Program (PEAT): This includes working with the PEAT Team Leader in drill coordination and planning, setting drill objectives and goals, as well as making sure all required prior notifications have been made.As time allows assist with the required, monthly SCBA inspections, the calibration and management of all chemical & radiation detection meters and ensuring all SCBA tanks are full and ready for use.

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree with major study in safety management, safety engineering, biological or physical science, or closely related field; AND three years of professional experience in environmental health and safety programs. A Master's Degree with major study in safety program management, safety engineering, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above professional work experience requirement.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desirable Qualifications
Experience with Hazardous Materials and or Waste Management preferred.

The Safety Professional 2 must successfully pass a pre-employment medical evaluation for wearing a respirator and lifting capabilities. The Safety Professional 2 must be able to lift up to 45 pounds from floor to waist level, transfer up to 80 pounds from surface to surface, and push up to 650 pounds on a cart without complications. The Safety Professional 2 must be able to use a drum dolly, electronic drum lifter and various mechanical devices to move large, heavy items out in the field and at the ESSB. During some procedures, the Safety Professional 2 will be required to wear person protective equipment (including ½ or full-face respirators and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).  The Safety Professional 2 must adhere to departmental safety practices at all times.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.