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Pennsylvania State University EHS Specialist in University Park, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University (https://psu.edu) Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking an EHS Specialist. We are looking for an individual with broad knowledge and experience in aspects relating to Environmental Protection programs including hazardous materials management, sampling, and evaluation of environmental hazards. This position is a critical part of the team in helping to achieve the vision and mission of the department and provides support to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
As a member of Finance and Business, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other’s differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.
In this role, the position serves to conduct activities to advance the environmental, health, and safety programs and objectives of the department.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct small-scale hazardous building material surveys within University buildings and facilities.
Provide general support for the Hazardous Materials programs (hazardous and universal wastes) to further group mission and assist other EHS staff with compliance initiatives including inspections, recordkeeping, profiling, and supply management.
Complete other EHS related inspections and assessments in accordance with EHS Standards to determine compliance with University Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Provide general support for data quality management issues relating to the EHS information management system. Tracks department adherence to established guidance, defined workflows, and metrics within system.
Promote the advancement of the PSU safety culture for customers and acts as the EHS liaison for University stakeholders.
Assist with monitoring corrective and preventive action programs relative to EHS standards to determine compliance with University Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Participate on EHS team and provides services to other EHS programs as needed.
Part of an emergency response team and serve as a hazardous material spill responder.
Education and Experience:
Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or closely related field, and one year of related work experience in a manufacturing, scientific research, technical, or healthcare setting; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must be capable of demonstrating PSU-supplied safety equipment and lifting/moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be capable of utilizing respiratory protection equipment including negative-pressure respirators. Must be capable of climbing ladders. Must be reachable and accessible for emergencies during work and off-hours via phone and email.
Background check:
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Must have PA Dept. Of Labor and Industries Asbestos Building Inspector license and DOT Hazmat Shipping accredited certificate or the ability to achieve these within 6 months upon hire.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$56,200.00 - $81,500.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/comp-modernization) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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