FM Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a real impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working with people? If so, UVA Facilities Management (FM) wants YOU on our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team!

We're looking for a dedicated, proactive, and collaborative Safety Specialist to join us. This is your chance to be part of a team that values innovation, continual improvement, and community service.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct workplace inspections for safe work environment and report findings.
• Continually assist with improving existing safety and health processes, programs, training, and their effective implementation.
• Monitor facilities and processes for compliance and interpret and implement applicable occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines as published by OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, ACGIH, etc.
• Develop SOPs as needed to provide procedures for tasks conducted, to include creating spreadsheets for data tracking purposes.
• Develop and implement safety training s under direction of the OHS Manager and in collaboration with the Occupational Training team.
• Assist with review and development of safety and health programs for alignment with regulations, standards, and codes.
• Maintain current knowledge on existing and pending legislation related to occupational health and safety policies and procedures, and be informed on industry trends and innovations.
• Work collaboratively with FM personnel to come up with feasible abatement for health and safety hazards.
• Act as a resource during toolbox talks and during and after safety committee meetings.
• Attend and participate in health and safety training sessions and education opportunities as required by the OHS Manager.
• Track and manage data to support health and safety insights and communicate findings to various FM stakeholders.
• Lead and assist with incident investigations to determine causes and identify preventive measures while fostering a positive and supportive approach.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in environmental science-related fields. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• A valid driver's license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in occupational safety and health.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections and identify unsafe work practices or conditions and make recommendations.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform duties while wearing required respiratory equipment (must pass required medical exam); must be able to crawl, bend, climb ladders, lift approximately 40 lbs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, full-time benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and must be performed fully on site.

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• Safety Screenings including flu vaccines will be required.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

To Apply:

Please apply online, and search for R0082034 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching "Find UVA Jobs." Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover lettershould include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .