Safety Specialist II Environmental

Safety Specialist II EnvironmentalJob ID: 13673Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UTEPhttps://www.utep.edu/UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/vpbaThe Division of Business Affairs oversees many elements of doing business at UTEP, including human resources, the budget office, and accounting and financial services. In addition, the VPBA Office manages business contracts and agreements, institutional memberships, the University's risk management/insurance program, and the open records process. Our goal is to support the University's teaching, research and public service mission by providing superior services to the campus community.https://www.utep.edu/ehs/The Environment Health & Safety Office was established to develop, promote and maintain a safe, healthy learning and working environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors at the University of Texas at El Paso.This is accomplished by identifying and evaluating health and safety risks on campus and recommending methods that will eliminate or abate those risks, assuring University compliance with applicable laws and regulations while also demonstrating UTEP's commitment to its stewardship responsibilities to the surrounding environment and population of the international border region it serves.The energies of the Environmental Health and Safety staff are therefore focused on health and safety issues facing UTEP and meeting the compliance responsibilities of the campus.Position InformationHiring Department: https://www.utep.edu/ehs/Posting End Date: Open until filled.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: Commensurate with experience.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesThe primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionSummary: Plans, coordinates, and directs the campus environmental compliance program that includes underground storage tanks, stormwater, air permits and other environmental health programs for the university. The individual will work with campus researchers, academic and administrative departments, and external regulators to ensure compliance. Reports to the Assistant Director for Radiation Safety and Environmental Health.Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:Assists in the development of compliance programs in stormwater, underground storage tanks, air permits, and other environmental programs for the university.Implements the environmental compliance programs for the university by conducting monitoring activities, audits, and assessing risk to mitigate environmental impact of the Campus operations.Creates and implements policies and procedures in support of a comprehensive environmental compliance program.Responsible for identifying and assessing environmental risks associated with operations, recommends solutions and measures to mitigate risk.Responsible for compiling and submitting reports and documentation to regulatory agencies and maintaining accurate records.Conducts training classes to educate employees on environmental regulations and best practices.Oversees and manages existing environmental permits and prepares and submits new permit applications.Conducts inspection of stormwater inlets and conveyances, issues work orders and creates inspection reports.Works with camps stakeholders to monitor and audit the performance of the underground storage tanks.Works to stay current with changes to federal and state environmental regulations and legislation.Responsible for developing and maintaining the comprehensive campus spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan.The position requires individual to maintain training to include HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA and other department required training.Assists campus stakeholders with review of asbestos surveys and abatement plans for the university.Coordinates calibration of monitoring and safety equipment.Conducts indoor air-quality evaluations of offices and buildings. Prepares evaluation reports for management review and presents findings to campus stakeholders.Assists the Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety with promoting awareness of radiation safety, laser safety and x-ray producing equipment safety.Assists the Assistant Director with inspection and inventory of campus radioactive materials, lasers, and x-ray producing equipment.Is part of the campus incident response team. Individual will be expected to be on a rotating on-call schedule for after business hours incidents. Individual will be expected to work university events to include concerts and athletic events.Performs Safety Specialist I responsibilities as needed or requiredKnowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systemsComplies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned.QualificationsQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Qualifications:Education: Associate's Degree.andExperience: Four years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional InformationPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, eye protection, hard hat, lab coat, full body suit, and respirator or dust mask.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation exposure. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6335285jeid-c77fdb78259528428a7fcf588fc5a31d