Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Safety Specialist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Other
Department	IPO-Envir. Health & Safety
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist II as the department’s continual presence, liaison and provider of routine services to an assigned portion of the University. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Principally responsible for performing work related to radiological and laboratory safety, DOT shipments, hazardous material spill response and clean-up, effective communication with client group, and creating and/or visual inspection of records for the university to assure that only sanctioned activities are carried out and that those activities are performed: 1. in accordance with Federal, State & local requirements and University policies/procedures 2. without adverse health effects on faculty, staff, students, visitors and community 3. in a manner that will protect the environment 4. so that the University’s resources are conserved and future liability is limited Regulatory compliance inspections and records management. Dosimetry and/or machine source program management. Provide classroom and one-on-one training/communication of university policies. Hazardous materials spill response Independent development of new policies and procedures for managerial review. Communicates to manager situations/circumstances that could develop into significant risks to the university or our community partners.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	71087.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	89978.500
Annual Maximum Salary	108870.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree preferably in a physical, chemical, or life science, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of five years related experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Training and experience sufficient to take first level of certification in EH&S profession and intent to continue towards certification. Also requires excellent computer, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills. Experience and familiarity with the resources that are available to help make sound technical judgements for the resolution of a broad spectrum of issues in the EH&S field
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience in radiation safety in research and/or clinical environment. Master’s Degree or completion of a graduate level program in Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or Hazardous Waste Management. Ability, experience, judgement and maturity to carry out all departmental responsibilities and to interact effectively with University community. Excellent time management skills to routinely deal with multiple issues and activities. Active membership and participation in an EH&S professional society Knowledge, use and limitation of various sampling equipment.
Equipment Utilized	Must be familiar with use of survey meter, counters. Position requires the person to be able to use a PC, Word, Excel, PPT and other EH&S software programs and databases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, use respiratory protection up to and including SCBAs, work in PPE including suits, and be able to work in a variety of working conditions, including heights, confined or restricted spaces, temperature extremes, outdoors, etc.
Special Conditions	Must be able to pass a background check (criminal, educational and professional histories will be evaluated) along with character determination commensurate with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s regulations for “Unescorted Access” found in 10 CFR Part 37. Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0272
Posting Open Date	01/30/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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