Coordinator, Injury & Illness Prevention - UW Safety Office

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Coordinator, Injury & Illness Prevention  

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate and implement the University of Wyoming Injury and Illness investigation and follow-up processes. Ensure timely and proper investigation, reporting, follow-up communication, and review of work-related incidents that result in an employee injury or illness. Ensure compliance with related laws, regulations, and University of Wyoming policies and procedures associated with workplace injury and illness.  Complete on-scene incident investigations, schedule and complete face-to-face investigation meetings, schedule follow-up contact meetings with the injured employee and others involved with the incident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate/review University of Wyoming employee injuries and provide recommendations to either eliminate or mitigate hazards that may have contributed to the injury.
• Conduct investigation at the incident site, when feasible. Ensure that relevant personnel are involved with the investigation and follow-up activities.
• Maintain employee injury and illness incident reports and safety statistics pertaining to OSHA reportable injuries and similar reports required by regulatory agencies. These reports may include but are not limited to, the OSHA 300 Log, worker’s compensation reports, and other reports that may be requested by state or federal agencies.
• Consult with University of Wyoming Human Resources personnel to evaluate the need for, develop, and implement reasonable accommodations, light-duty return-to-work opportunities, and/or other resolutions for worker’s compensation claims.
• Prepare, produce, and distribute studies and analyses of incident causes and hazards for use by University of Wyoming personnel and other departments and agencies, as appropriate.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and conduct training, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Consistency
• Safety Awareness
• Integrity
• Quality Orientation

WORK LOCATION: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: 1 year work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations and ability to interpret them.
• Relationship between working conditions and health.
• Techniques utilized in conducting industrial hygiene investigations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative and narrative reports.
• Maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Perform safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA safety standards.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/9/2024 will receive full consideration. 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/