What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist I position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
Position Information
General Information
Position Number 010160 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Safety Specialist I Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday
This position may be eligible for a telework schedule up to one (1) day per week once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Safety & Security (Adm) Work Location Salary Range $54,249 - $55,700 Primary Purpose of Department
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain environment, health, and safety compliance at UNC Charlotte. The goal of this position is to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the faculty, staff students, and visitors.
Summary Of Position Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Four-year degree with a preference for a related major in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
General Information
Position Number 010160 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Safety Specialist I Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday
This position may be eligible for a telework schedule up to one (1) day per week once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Safety & Security (Adm) Work Location Salary Range $54,249 - $55,700 Primary Purpose of Department
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain environment, health, and safety compliance at UNC Charlotte. The goal of this position is to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the faculty, staff students, and visitors.
Summary Of Position Responsibilities
- Administer Injury and Illness Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment,Ergonomics, Hand/Power Tools, Sanitation and Ergonomics programs.
- Assist with the monitoring of other Health and Safety programs such as LockoutTagout, Indoor Air Quality, and Hearing Conservation.
- Develop online safety educational materials and facilitate classroom safety training sessions.
- Conduct injury incidents and accident investigations.
- Perform workplace hazard assessments.
- Conduct safety inspections to identify and correct hazardous conditions.
- Respond to emergencies and customer safety service requests.
- Continuously monitor safety performance and draft reports.
Bachelor’s degree in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Four-year degree with a preference for a related major in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree with a preference for a related major in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes
- Associates Degree in stated field or closely related science and at least two (2) of experience
- High School with at least four (4) years of training and experience
- No related experience
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Other Document
Salary : $54,249 - $55,700
