SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 528762

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene consultation and occupational safety consulting services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama. Works primarily in the SafeState OSH Consultation area to provide independent, routine onsite consultation services with safety-focused emphasis to construction and general industry businesses and industries throughout the state of Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and two (2) years of occupational safety experience; OR master's degree or higher in engineering, safety science, industrial management, public health, or physical sciences and some occupational safety experience.
• 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.
• Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week (to include overnight stays).
• Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically, if and when necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic skills in the use of personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a variety of industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) consultation program.
• Knowledge and experience in construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent, routine industrial hygiene consultation
• Provides occupational safety consulting services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama
• Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy
• Documents activities
• Identifies OSHA 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED