SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - 524939

The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at The University of Alabama is responsible for providing industrial hygiene consultation services, including onsite inspections and risk assessments in Alabama. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant occupational safety experience. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, developing safety controls, and collaborating with environmental programs. Benefits include health insurance and flexible scheduling.
About the position

The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing routine industrial hygiene consultation services, including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama. This role involves conducting inspections, risk assessments, and developing safety controls to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities
• Provide routine industrial hygiene consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.
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• Conduct lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, clearances, and Asbestos AHERA and ASHARA inspections.
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• Perform mold assessments and industrial hygiene surveys.
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• Document activities and identify hazards during inspections.
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• Assist in developing controls for identified hazards.
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• Collaborate with SafeState Environmental Programs for inspections and assessments.

Requirements
• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and some occupational safety experience.
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• Valid U.S. driver's license.
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• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
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• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
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• Knowledge of US Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.

Benefits
• Health insurance coverage
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• Paid holidays
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• Professional development opportunities
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• Flexible scheduling options