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Institution
University of South Dakota
Working Title
Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Posting Number
NFE02411P
Department
USD-Office of Research
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
Position Description We are seeking an independent and detail-oriented Assistant Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of USD faculty, staff, and students.
The primary responsibility of this position involves overseeing laboratory audits to identify occupational hazards and implementing controls to reduce or eliminate risks. You will also play a key role in managing the safe storage, processing, and disposal of hazardous waste generated by university laboratories and other departments. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety guidelines will be a significant part of your duties.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will develop and conduct safety training programs tailored to departmental needs, educating laboratory occupants on safety practices and protocols. Addressing and responding to safety concerns raised by laboratory occupants will also be essential, providing guidance and solutions to enhance laboratory safety.
Furthermore, you will assist the EHS Director in developing, managing, and executing the Chemical Hygiene Plan, ensuring it is up-to-date and effectively implemented across the university.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
Experience in a related field
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply OSHA standards
Preferred Qualifications: Chemistry , Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering degree
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification
Posting Date
06/26/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
07/26/2024
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
M - F 8am to 5pm, infrequent travel and may need to work outside work hours for emergency responses
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Travel
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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Ear Protection (including earplugs), Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask, Eye Protection, Respirator
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Physical Requirements
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Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Describe any of the conditions selected
Picking up boxes of unwanted materials in boxes that may weigh up to 30 pounds, bending/squatting to retrieve boxes or other materials from the floor or low positions.
Sensory Requirements
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Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Hearing, Speaking
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Electrical Current, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Radiation, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
This job requires an individual to work in different areas and positions on a day to day basis. Our office is not a constant activity but requires a frequent change of duties during the day thus must do many different working conditions.
Working Environment
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Animal Facility, Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment, Mechanical Facility
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Local area, Outdoor, Weekend work,