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 Office of Environmental Health and Safety is now accepting applications for an Occupational Safety Coordinator. Duties include but not limited to:  responsible for the safety and regulatory compliance in the laboratories, shops, and studios. This position performs regular radiological (e.g., radioisotopes and LASERS) and biological compliance audits, documents audit findings, and follows up to ensure non-compliance items are corrected. The Occupational Safety Coordinator maintains biological and radiological equipment, performs radiation surveys and conducts fume hood evaluations; assists the Biological Safety Officer (BSO) and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with waste pickups and spill response as needed; supports the radiation safety program and assists RSO as required; and uses the EHS information management system to record findings and maintain records.  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 drivers License.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  At least two years of experience in handling of biological or radioactive materials and working with University oversight committees

 

Working hours are Monday Thru Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. Salary is $42,386

 

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/35290

 

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.

 

Anyone is free to reach out if there are any questions.

 

Thanks

 

John Dixon

Laboratory Safety Compliance Coordinator

Environmental Health & Safety

University of Arkansas

Office: 479-575-5336

Cell: 479-466-1045

jdd07**At_Symbol_Here**uark.edu