There is an EH&S position open at the University of Arkansas.  Can you please share the following with the listserv?

 

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/33765

 

This Campus Safety Coordinator will develop and manage a comprehensive campus safety program including, but not limited to, developing, implementing, and improving the health and safety plans and procedures in the workplace; ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation; identifying safety-related training needs in the workplace; conducting safety inspections and risk assessments and investigating workplace accidents.

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in a health, safety, or environmental field of study from an accredited institution of higher education.  At least seven years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field

 

Preferred Qualifications: At least seven years of experience administering institutional occupational safety regulations and providing safety program oversight.  At least three years of experience developing and managing safety programs as outlined in OSHAregulations (e.g., Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM).  At least three years of experience conducting tests and assessing hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public.  At least three years of experience developing accident prevention strategies and performing root cause analyses.  Certification as a Certified Safety Professional or ability to obtain within one year of employment

 

Working hours are Monday Thru Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. Starting salary is $55,000 - $65,000

 

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, 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

Office: 479-575-5336

Cell: 479-466-1045

jdd07**At_Symbol_Here**uark.edu