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Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

$25.74 hourly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist II provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental safety program. Prepares reports for distribution outside of department, to include those to the State. Acts independently ensuring work complies with program procedures.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Technical Support

+ Under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Supervisor, provides technical support for the TAMU Environmental Health and Safety program at the TAMU Health Dallas campus and TAMU School of Law.

+ Coordinates and performs safety inspections to ensure a safe environment that is compliant with rules, codes, and regulations applicable to EHS.

+ Performs follow-up inspections as needed. Coordinates fire drills and conducts fire extinguisher and AED inspections.

+ Responds to general safety inquiries.

+ Attends project and committee meetings.

+ Monitors equipment certification expiration.

+ Assist with issuing permits.

+ Serves as an EHS point of contact on campus. These duties will require driving from site to site, using a University vehicle.

Hazardous Materials

+ Identifies and collects hazardous waste.

+ Removes hazardous waste materials from laboratories.

+ Tracks chemical waste production to monitor generator status.

Documentation and Reporting

+ Prepares and maintains records and reports pertaining to assigned duties.

+ Enters and tracks inspection findings using various software platforms to generate reports.

+ Assists with inspection questions and needs in response to inspection reports.

Training & Development

+ Assists in the development and delivery of safety education and awareness programs.

+ Participates in training and development opportunities.

Investigations

+ Performs incident investigations as needed.

+ Provides written reports as requested with cause and corrective action needed.

Emergency Response

+ Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders as needed.

What you need to know

Salary: $25.74/hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

+ Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Four years of experience in an environmental health and safety field or related.

Required Licenses and Certifications

+ Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related discipline such as: industrial hygiene, fire safety, occupational safety or occupational health.

+ Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health rules, regulations, and standards.

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances.

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirement.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.