Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.73 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are:

Environ ment al Health and Safety is a department within the Division of Operations. The EHS team of safety, health, and environ ment al professionals is focused on helping Texas A&M University to fulfill its mission of “providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs” and “developing new understandings through research and creativity.” Environ ment al Health and Safety supports and enriches Texas A&M University by providing quality programs and services that instill safety, health, and environ ment al stewardship.

What we want

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist I provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental health and safety program.

What you need to know

Salary: $21.73 hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section

Other Factors: Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of health and safety experience or related.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health rules, regulations, and standards.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related discipline such as: industrial hygiene, fire safety, occupational safety or occupational health.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Inspections - Performs laboratory inspections to ensure a safe environment that is compliant with rules, codes, and regulations applicable to EHS. This duty will require driving from site to site, using a University vehicle to complete duties. Performs assessments in accordance with the Texas A&M EHS programs under supervisor's and more senior specialist's guidance.

• Documentation and Reporting - Enters inspection findings into the BioRAFT database to generate reports that summarize the results of the laboratory inspections. Submit reports as instructed. Assist with laboratory questions and needs in response to inspection reports.

• Equipment Inspections - Perform fume hood or safety shower inspections as necessary per operating procedures.

• Emergency Response - Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders as needed.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.