Job Description
Title:
Safety Specialist II
Job Class Code:
6618
Summary:
Function & Scope: Will assist Lab Safety Manager with a high volume of complex duties in a diverse department dealing with confidential regulatory issues.
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide expert advice, direction & service on chemical and/or industrial hygiene matters including: immediate response & investigative action for environmental/occupational exposure on lower & upper campus, workplace health surveys, safe use of toxic and/or hazardous substances, & others
- Provide technical assistance in such matters as occupations physical exams & recommendations regarding content & medical surveillance, analytical equipment calibration & maintenance
- Record keeping as required.
Marginal Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Job requires hazardous waste handling and wearing a respirator.
- Must be knowledgeable in Environmental Management.
Supervision:
Received: Specific Supervision :Incumbent performs standard and routine assignments independently to conclusion; unusual problems and exceptions to procedures or processes are referred to the supervisor.
Given: N/A
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred: Master Degree in Chemistry with CIH.
Experience:
Required: 3 yrs progressive chemical safety management exp.
Preferred: Five years progressive chemical safety management.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of collegiate environment; ability to track & meet deadlines; ability to input & manage databases including Access, Excel, MSDS Pro, HP Assistant & MS Word; valid Texas driver's license w/o violations or citations; CIH eligible; live within 30 minutes driving time of the University to be available on an "on call" basis.
Special Job Requirements (such as hours, accuracy, special equipment and/or working conditions):
Live within 30 minutes driving time of the University to be available on an "on call" basis.
Other:
If this is a supervisory position, the incumbent is expected to complete required supervisory training; orient, train and develop subordinates; provide appropriate coaching, guidance and supervision to subordinates; and complete annual performance evaluations.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive; thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Responsible for duties as assigned relating to internal controls including safe-guarding of department assets, reliability of department financial information, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior written approval of the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Management.
Last Updated: August 28, 2008
