Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 – Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 214153 – Environmental Programs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some overnight and weekend travel.
Job Summary: The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Specialist provides and supports routine industrial hygiene consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.
Additional Department Summary: Works primarily in the SafeState Consultation area to provide independent, routine safety consultation services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama conducting lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, clearances, Asbestos AHERA and ASHARA inspections, mold assessments, industrial hygiene surveys. Documents activities. Identifies hazards. Assists in developing controls. Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work. Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including some out-of-state travel).
Required Minimum Qualifications: 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.
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: Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and US Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
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.
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