Job Title
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Environmental Health & SafetyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist I, under general supervision, provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental health and safety program.
Essential Duties
Inspections
Coordinates and 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
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
What You Need to Know
Salary: $21.73/hour
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of work experience in safety and health field
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid State of Texas driver license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in a safety-related discipline such as: industrial hygiene, fire safety, occupational safety or occupational health
Other Requirements and Factors
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
| Location | College Station, Texas |