Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Omaha, NE. The role involves managing hazardous material shipping, conducting audits for DOT, OSHA, and EPA compliance, and acting as a Laser Safety Officer. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and two years of relevant experience. The position is full-time with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Department Environmental Health and Safety 50001224 Business Unit Business & Finance Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary

Manage the Hazardous Material shipping program.
Manage UNMC and Nebraska Medicine audit programs related to DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Act as a Laser Safety Officer.
Assist in carrying out goals of the Environmental Health and Safety Department, performing various safety and regulatory tasks.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Operations Working Title Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist Salary Grade AB22S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $57,900 - $86,900/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 03/03/2025 Application Review Date 03/10/2025 Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Scientific discipline

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience

2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in laboratory safety, including knowledge of DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.

(Will consider additional related post-high school education instead of required experience)

Required License

No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Provide evidence of being dependable
High organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to run reports and database programs.
Evidence of ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to assist in Emergency Response activities (HAZWOPER)

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Sciences or Engineering preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred License:

Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

DOT Hazardous Material Shipper certification
OSHA cerftiication
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
Laser Safety Officer certification

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Database experience and development.

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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