Safety Specialist 1

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, assists in monitoring and coordinating campus environmental health and safety programs, including safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety training.

Essential Functions:
Assists in the development and implementation of university-wide safety programs, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fire protection, and other OSHA compliance programs.
Monitors safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and NMED.
Performs hazard analyses and recommends appropriate mitigation measures.
Assists in the development and maintenance of departmental safety work order tracking and reporting systems.
Conducts routine and follow-up environmental health and safety inspections of university facilities and reports findings to higher-level safety staff.
Assists in responding to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepares reports and submits recommendations.
Monitors and documents the condition and location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, automatic fire suppression systems, special ventilation systems, and other fire safety equipment.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:
Assists in developing and delivering environmental health and/or safety training programs under the guidance of higher-level staff.
Assists in maintaining automated records and recordkeeping systems.
Assists in evaluating the transport and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.
Provides technical support and safety guidance to lower-level staff within EHS and to the campus community.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Requires considerable physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; physical work comprises more than 70% of job duties.
Work involves exposure to hazards or physical risks requiring adherence to standard safety precautions.
May involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noise.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• A valid New Mexico driver's license will be required if a motor vehicle must be operated on the job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Specific personnel training is required for employees working with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High School Diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.