What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist or Program Coordinator position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
Safety and Risk Services’ (SRS) mission is to collaborate with all campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and visitors) and the surrounding community, to safeguard life and health and mitigate threats to the university’s core mission of academic excellence, research, and public service. Safety and Risk Services comprises Emergency Management and Continuity, Environmental Health and Safety, Campus Mapping, Risk & Insurance, and the University of Oregon Police Department. SRS fulfills its mission by providing a variety of professional services, technical assistance, training, and regulatory oversight. The total Safety and Risk Services portfolio includes around 125 employees and a current annual operating budget of approximately $15 million.
Safety and Risk Services also supports, and the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) leads, the University’s strategic Enterprise Risk Management and Organizational Resilience Framework to cultivate leadership, staff engagement, effective partnerships, situational awareness, innovation, and proactive problem solving to create a more resilient and agile university.
Position Summary
We are seeking to fill one position as either a Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2) or a Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3).
Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist :
As part of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department at the University of Oregon, the Hazardous Waste Specialist collects, documents, and disposes of hazardous, universal, and biohazardous waste consistent with state and federal law. The Hazardous Waste Specialist trains university waste generators on efficient processing, appropriate documentation, and required disposal practices for their regulated wastes. The Hazardous Waste Specialist schedules and coordinates waste shipments with hazardous waste vendors, checks and signs hazardous waste manifests, and keeps detailed records. The Hazardous Waste Specialist provides regular feedback to campus partners and EHS management, enabling continued regulatory compliance. Collaboration and communication with other parts of EHS are key to day-to-day interactions.
Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator :
The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator is responsible for managing hazardous waste disposal processes for the Eugene campus (~300 acres, 80 buildings, and total property value in excess of $3.8 billion) and provides oversight and technical expertise to operations conducting hazardous waste management at satellite campuses. This position conducts and leads operations providing for employee safety and protection of the environment under UO policy IV.05.01. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator serves as a backup for the Hazardous Materials Manager and Chemical Safety Officer. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator leads the work of 1-2 hazardous materials / waste specialists, 1-2 student workers, and will have primary responsibility for oversight of the day-to-day management of hazardous waste disposal contractors' and vendors' work including having the authority to halt hazardous waste management work of UO contractors or staff if necessary.
Special Requirements for both levels :
- This position requires the 40-hour HAZWOPER training or will successfully acquire training within 6 months of hire.
- This position requires the RCRA subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
- This position requires the Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
- This position will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification
Work Schedule for both levels :
This position provides essential services to university operations, both routine and emergency and must be available for 24-hour call-back response to incidents involving hazardous materials, or other incidents as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2) :
sciences; AND
Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and / or related courses.
Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3) :
Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and / or related courses.
Salary : $48
