SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 530861 Job at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • The University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization:  214154 - Safe State Consultation

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:  The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, and/or occupational health consultation services as assigned. Conducts onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama as needed.

Additional Department Summary:  Works primarily in the SafeState OSHA Consultation area to provide independent, routine onsite consultation services with industrial hygiene-focused emphasis to businesses and industries throughout the state of Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA hazards. Assists in developing controls. Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work.

Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including out-of-state travel).

Required Minimum Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR master’s degree and some environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Basic skills in the use of personal computers.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's degree. Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) Consultation Program. Experience in a variety of industrial settings.

Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week (to include overnight stays). Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically, if and when necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Job Tags

Remote work, Monday to Friday, Night shift, 3 days per week

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