From: John David Dixon <jdd07**At_Symbol_Here**UARK.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Job Opening: Emergency Response Coordinator for the University of Arkansas Office of EH&S
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:28:06 +0000
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There is an EH&S position open at the University of Arkansas.  Can you please share the following with the listserv?

 

The University of Arkansas is now accepting applications for an Emergency Response Coordinator.  Duties include, but not limited to:  This position conducts surveys of campus areas, such as classrooms, laboratories and/or patient care areas, to determine compliance to occupational safety regulations and codes and performs appropriate program oversight (e.g., respiratory protection, fume hood certification). Formulates and directs campus exposure assessments, takes appropriate samples and or measurements, and prepares for lab analysis. Develops plans for managing hazardous waste and conducting emergency response, trains institution employees, and implements hazardous waste management techniques, such as disposal and emergency procedures. Performs surveys of construction sites to monitor compliance for safety standards and reviews construction plans. Directs health and safety education training programs and keeps abreast of current trends through professional publications. Maintains, monitors, and operates EHS testing equipment used for monitoring and making safety inspections. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

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.

 

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, or a related field; plus two years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field..  Valid Driver's License.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience conducting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) response actions and performing associated exposure measurements.

 

Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm.  Starting salary is $30,713.

 

A complete position announcement, including additional minimum and preferred qualifications and salary information, may be viewed at the University Human Resources' job portal http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/33471

 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

 

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, MVR check, and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.

 

Thanks

 

John Dixon

Laboratory Safety Compliance Coordinator

Environmental Health & Safety

University of Arkansas

enhs.uark.edu

 

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