Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2

Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2 Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/11/2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.
e.
posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Matt Drahn at matt.
drahn@oregonstate.
edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.
The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less.
Transcripts must be received by the closing date.
If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.
Position Details Position Information Department Env Health & Safety (QRS) Classification Title Environ Health Safety Pro 2 Job Title Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? N/A Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2 position for the Environmental Health & Safety department at Oregon State University (OSU).
Environmental Health and Safety’s mission is to foster a safe and healthful environment for the OSU community.
EH&S’ goal is to partner with the OSU community to protect human health and the environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and to preserve University interests and assets.
The results of this program affect the entire University student body, faculty, and staff.
This position will assist departments in occupational safety & health assessments for office, field, shop, construction, agricultural, and non-laboratory and laboratory areas; Will perform regular incident/accident follow-ups; Will provide respirator and hearing protection fit testing and training; Will perform ergonomic evaluations and help advise departments on issues of environmental health and safety, and respond to campus emergencies upon request of their supervisor.
Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers.
We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on.
We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.
We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS: • Top 1.
4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.
S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.
3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.
edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns.
Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities (55%) DEPARTMENT SAFETY ADVISOR and EH&S ASSESSMENTS: Assist departments in implementing the OSU Safety Management Program and other occupational health and safety programs.
Assistance includes, but is not limited to, performing assessments, assessing hazards, investigating reports of unsafe conditions, conducting safety training, and developing safety documents and resources.
Frequent visits to shop, construction, and agricultural settings where occupational hazards and/or chemicals are stored and used is required.
Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, understanding, interpreting, and applying regulatory codes, writing procedures, creating and presenting training materials, utilizing construction standards, standard operating procedures, and policies and practices set forth for Environmental Health & Safety.
(20%) INCIDENT/ACCIDENT FOLLOWUP: Perform incident/accident follow-up investigations utilizing accident data from OSU Worker’s Compensation and SAIF.
Meet with supervisors, injured persons, and witnesses as necessary to perform follow-ups and make written recommendations for corrective action.
Maintain records of accident circumstances, photographs, notes, and documentation of follow-up recommendations/corrective actions.
(15%) RESPIRATOR and HEARING PROTECTION FIT TESTING: Coordinate respirator fit testing and hearing protection training as required or requested by the OSU community.
Maintain testing records and testing equipment.
Input of testing records into the EH&S management information system.
Coordinate testing with Occupational Medicine as required.
(5%) ERGONOMICS: Coordinate the ergonomics program and respond to customer requests for ergonomic consultations and other resources.
Utilize SAIF’s ErgoPoint software database, perform in-person ergonomic assessments, and provide follow-up as needed or requested.
Also track and manage Safety In Motion training for trainers and facilitate its use within the campus community.
(5%) Perform other duties as assigned, and any administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to becoming familiar with all construction standards, relevant occupational safety & health codes, standard operating procedures, policies and procedures, follow all business rules, standard operating procedures, and administrative practices.
What We Require A Bachelor’s degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety; OR A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications.
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.
What You Will Need Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational leadership skills.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have Bachelor’s Degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences or a related field and two or more years of related professional experience in occupational health and safety.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Typical schedule is M-F 8am – 5pm; with some after-hours work during inclement weather, emergencies, or other University work curtailments or closures.
This position supports essential functions of Environmental Health & Safety and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.
The incumbent will be contacted by their direct supervisor or unit leadership daily for extended University delays or closures to determine if they are required to report to work.
Work environment is varied and includes, but is not limited to shop, agricultural, field, office, animal facilities, industrial sites, laboratories, hazardous material storage facilities, or fresh water/marine settings.
Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $24.
83 Max Salary $38.
00 Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/13324 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04571CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/12/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 01/04/2024 Full Consideration Date 01/11/2024 Closing Date 01/18/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/11/2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.
e.
posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Matt Drahn at matt.
drahn@oregonstate.
edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.
The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less.
Transcripts must be received by the closing date.
If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.
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