Safety Specialist Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Management
Posted on May 13, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Safety Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE44276
Working Title
Department Name
3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Position will require walking and driving around campus and state, lifting equipment less than 25lbs, climbing ladders on rare occasions, sitting at desk and data entry.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
Acts as the primary safety consultant to university personnel. Develops, evaluates, and manages safety programs and training courses to control occupational hazards and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements and university policies. Programs include but are not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Isolation, Confined Space, and Construction Safety. Performs safety audits in various university sectors including facilities, agriculture, machine shops, arts, and some research areas. Performs accident investigations. Compiles and trends injury and illness data that are reported to internal and external customers.
A complete application and resume are required. A one-page writing sample (i.e. tool box talk or safety newsletter) is optional.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, engineering, or related field.
Three years of experience plus a Masters in Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Health and safety, or related field. Certified Safety Professional ( CSP); Experience with databases like Access; Farm Safety
Deadline to Apply
05/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Safety Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE44276
Working Title
Department Name
3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Position will require walking and driving around campus and state, lifting equipment less than 25lbs, climbing ladders on rare occasions, sitting at desk and data entry.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
Acts as the primary safety consultant to university personnel. Develops, evaluates, and manages safety programs and training courses to control occupational hazards and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements and university policies. Programs include but are not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Isolation, Confined Space, and Construction Safety. Performs safety audits in various university sectors including facilities, agriculture, machine shops, arts, and some research areas. Performs accident investigations. Compiles and trends injury and illness data that are reported to internal and external customers.
A complete application and resume are required. A one-page writing sample (i.e. tool box talk or safety newsletter) is optional.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, engineering, or related field.
Three years of experience plus a Masters in Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Health and safety, or related field. Certified Safety Professional ( CSP); Experience with databases like Access; Farm Safety
Deadline to Apply
05/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe a technique or procedure that you developed to help ensure job safety.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate your amount of experience working with regulations and accreditations associated with JCAHO or OSHA.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe your experience and level of proficiency of polices and regulations (i.e. OSHA, Human Resources, Construction, etc.) that govern your industry.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have working in a facility regulated by federal entities/regulations (i.e., FDA, DEA, OSHA, EHS, etc.)?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- Social Media Ad (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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