SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I - 530841

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $57,200 - Midpoint: $74,300 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 214153 - Environmental Programs

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some overnight and weekend travel.

Job Summary:  The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, and/or occupational health consultation services as assigned. Conducts onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama as needed.

Additional Department Summary:  Performs duties as it relates to environmental consulting. Performs consultation visits, technical field tests, surveys, inspections, and environmental monitoring services. Adheres to record keeping requirements. Trains and supervises student workers when they perform the same activities. Provides direct technical field assistance to University SafeState staff.

This position is required to travel, including overnight and weekends.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience; OR master’s degree and some environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or related technical experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Skills and Knowledge:  Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and US Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental health, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, physical or natural sciences, or closely related field. Experience performing X-ray fluorescence testing for lead in painted surfaces. Experience and familiarity with EPA and HUD sampling protocols related to sampling for lead in dust and soil. Familiarity with EPA, AHERA, ASHARA, and NESHAPS regulations, as well as EPA, OSHA and/or NIOSH analytical methods. Computer experience involving inputting of analytical data and laboratory database management.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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