SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant II - Campus Only Search - 527518

Job no: 527518
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Other, Police/Security/Safety

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)


Department/Organization: 214153 - Environmental Programs


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some overnight and weekend travel.


Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.


Job Summary: The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant II provides complex occupational safety consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.


Additional Department Summary: Works primarily in areas relevant to Environmental programs. Coordinates technical study projects related to healthy homes grant programs. Coordinates activities for collaborative efforts on capacity building and lead-hazard reduction grants. Writes reports and manage data related to all HUD grant related projects. Conducts field work for related projects. Conducts ISO 14001 Internal Audits for revenue generating activities and final report compilation. Works with the entire field services team on project management and efficiency goals. Develops, manages, and updates field inspection applications and project management software. Develops and delivers in-person and asynchronous training programs as subject matter expert.

This position is required to travel, including overnight and weekends.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR masters degree or higher in engineering, safety science, industrial management, public health, or physical sciences and two (2) years of occupational safety 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: Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet / database management programs, etc.). Excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills. Knowledge of EHS sampling techniques and equipment.


Preferred Qualifications: Must have, or obtain within 12 months of appointment, federal and state accredited AHERA Inspector (reference 40 CFR 763) AND federal or state certification as Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor (ref. 40 CFR 745).

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or eligibility for certification. Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT). Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).


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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

The University’s Annual Security Report contains information on campus safety statistics as well as University Safety and Security Policies. It can be viewed online at The University of Alabama Annual Security Report, or by request to UAPD at ua.police@ua.edu.