Environ Health & Safety Specialist

• Job Identification 40203
• Job Category Health & Safety
• Posting Date 04/04/2025, 05:20 PM
• Apply Before 04/18/2025, 05:20 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Hiring Salary $48,000
• Essential Personnel Yes
  
  

Organizational Summary

USF Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) implements policies, procedures and programs designed to protect life, property, and the environment. EH&S promotes a culture of safety by advancing adherence to the principles of safety, environmental compliance, and risk management, and assists the university community in achieving positive outcomes through education, hazard assessment, exposure mitigation, and the responsible management of hazardous materials

Position Summary

To collect and properly store hazardous waste generated from campus locations and ensure that waste is transported, accumulated, and shipped according to applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

• Collects and manages hazardous materials/wastes generated at USF System locations. Ensures waste is classified, managed/stored, and transported/shipped according to applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Coordinates with System waste generators regarding compliant waste management practices and associated supplies.
• Generates/maintains regulatory required documentation including waste inspections, manifests, waste tracking, etc. Assists with regulatory required reporting as well as invoice review/approval.
• Acts as a technical resource for USF System faculty, staff, and students regarding hazardous, biomedical, universal, and pharmaceutical waste programs.
• Conducts safety and compliance inspections.
• Provides emergency response support for minor hazardous materials releases.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the overall mission of Environmental Health & Safety and the University of South Florida.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a research, research compliance, or safety compliance program; an Associate's degree may substitute for two years of the required

experience. A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. in a Natural Science or Public Health. Two (2) years experience in the environmental health & safety, regulatory compliance field with direct experience in hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and biomedical waste

management.

Special Skill/Certifications

RCRA hazardous waste training, DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.