Health Safety Specialist III Health Safety Specialist III (Environmental Services)

Rutgers University is hiring a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety in New Brunswick, NJ. The role involves managing hazardous materials, laboratory safety, and emergency response. Key responsibilities include inspecting health/safety hazards, communicating policies, and overseeing safety activities. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years of experience are required. The position demands physical capability and proficiency in various software.
Position Summary:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. This position is principally responsible for performing work in the programs of hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management, laboratory safety, DOT shipments, and hazardous material spill response and clean-up, visual inspections and/or for maintaining records for the University to assure that only sanctioned activities are carried out in a manner that will protect the environment; and so that the University's resources are conserved and future liability is limited.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
• Inspects and assesses health/safety hazards.
• Communicates University policy and procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and request for assessments & investigations.
• Oversees all activities or services affecting health /safety in the geographical area of responsibility.
• Brings to the attention of the manager, circumstances that could develop into wide spread internal or external health/safety issues.

Minimum Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a physical, chemical, or life science, or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least two (2) years of related experience.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:
• Must be able to use understand applications and limitations of various sampling equipment.
• Must also be proficient in MS Word, MS Access, Excel, Outlook

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Must be able to wear and use respiratory protection and other PPE.
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions, including heights, confined or restricted spaces, temperature extremes, outdoors, etc.
• Must able to lift up to 50 pounds, have a valid driver's license, pass a physical examination, and be able to wear a respirator.

Special Conditions:
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 24ST2468