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Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
101328Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Occupational Safety and Health CoordinatorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & RiskCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland Environmental Safety Sustainability and Risk (ESSR) Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is seeking a self-starter to serve as a safety and health coordinator to implement exposure monitoring and health hazard evaluations, respirator fit testing, EHS inventory of monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment. Test chemical safety equipment (hoods, eyewash stations, showers, etc), conduct detailed safety inspections of functional areas to identify compliance findings, investigate incidents to determine causes and communicate corrective measures, advising multi-faceted units (e.g., committees) on program compliance. Complete other environmental health & safety duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (including licenses, certification, etc.):
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- At least three years of related work experience (e.g., safety of facilities operations, assistance with safety program development).
- At least one year of direct work on database systems for safety management.
- Experience in program development, conducting training presentations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Interpersonal relationship building, direct input into databases (SciShield) and the management of safety information, analysis of safety information summaries to result in decision-making.
- Organizing, scheduling and coordinating safety and health inspections of diverse university functional areas, and including problem solving for identified deficiencies.
- Ability to prioritize work and objectives, make independent judgment decisions.
- Working knowledge of IH equipment (e.g., sound dosimeters, IAQ equipment, Portacount.) Diagnosing incident causes, and communicating control methods to prevent recurrence.
Preferences:
Preferred Education:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in science-related major.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a University setting.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Understanding of machinery and safety controls.
Additional Certifications:
Preferred Certifications:
- ASP or other safety-related certification
Job Risks
Respiratory ProtectionPhysical Demands
Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Will occasionally be required to work off-hours and be subject to on-call capacity to respond to and investigate incidents occurring at the university or affecting university personnel. May work in dirty, dusty or uncomfortable surroundings. Must be capable of working in temperature extremes and environments that are uncomfortable and that present potential health risks if appropriate protections are not utilized. Must pass an annual physical examination to utilize protective equipment, including respiratory protection. May be required to obtain special training and/or certification needed to fulfill the duties of the position as appropriate.
Posting Date:
11/21/2022Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
12/02/2022Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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