From: John David Dixon <jdd07**At_Symbol_Here**UARK.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Job Opening: Occupational Safety Coordinator for the University of Arkansas Office of EH&S
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:49:11 +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 Facilities Management Department is now accepting applications for an Occupational Safety Coordinator. Duties include but not limited to:  Support and maintain a comprehensive campus safety program. This position will assist the Campus Safety Officer in the development of accident prevention strategies and root cause analysis; perform job safety analysis and hazard assessments; and support health and safety education training programs and keep abreast of current trends through professional publications. The Occupational Safety Coordinator will manage, maintain and use safety monitoring equipment and instrumentation. This position will assist with chemical exposure and In-door Air Quality assessments. 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 three years of experience administering institutional occupational safety regulations and providing safety program oversight; At least three years of experience developing safety programs as outlined in OSHA regulations (e.g., Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication); At least two years of experience conducting tests and assessing hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public; At least two years of experience developing accident prevention strategies and performing root cause analyses .

Working hours are Monday Thru Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.  Starting 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/35442

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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