Health Safety Specialist III

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Company: Rutgers University

Location: Piscataway, NJ 08854

Description:

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Health Safety Specialist III

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
IPO-Envir. Health & Safety

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting 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.


Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
05

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
69031.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
87377.00

Annual Maximum Salary
105722.00

Standard Hours
37.50

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

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.


Certifications/Licenses
  • Valid driver's license
  • A CDL with "H" (hazardous material) endorsement is required or must be obtained 6 months after employment.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must have the maturity and judgment to represent the department in interactions with the university community and to seek help from supervisor when needed.
  • Excellent computer, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent time management skills to routinely deal with multiple issues and activities
  • Active membership and participation in an EH&S professional society
  • Knowledge, use and limitation of various sampling equipment


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 Details

Posting Number
24ST2468

Posting Open Date
10/18/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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