Health & Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

• Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
• Public Safety
• Public Safety
• Staff Full Time
• Opening on: Aug 27 2026
• Closing on: Oct 27 2026

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Title: Health & Safety Specialist

Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt

Pay Grade: PT 09

Division: Public Safety

Subdivision: Environmental Health and Safety

Department: Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Develop, revise, implement and monitor University health, safety and environmental programs/activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety, health and environmental regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Revise, implement and monitor compliance with University safety, health and environmental programs in assigned program areas.

• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in developing new health and safety related programs and trainings activities.

• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in planning and setting goals and objectives for assigned program areas.

• Provide specialized technical support during site visits, complaint investigations and audits of work environments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Coordinate and manage assigned programs including but not limited to:

• Occupational safety and health

• Environmental programs

• Asbestos and Mold Abatement

• Indoor air quality

• Ergonomic evaluations

• AED and Narcan programs

• PPE

• Forklifts

• Aerial lifts

• General safety

• Food and water safety, and Right to Know

• Serve as technical consultant to faculty and staff regarding environmental, occupational safety and health management issues; manage the investigation of incidents and exposures.

• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety with general safety, food and water safety, asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene bids; and incorporate cost containment measures into program operations dealing with these areas.

• Develop, revise and implement training and educational programs in assigned program areas for University faculty and staff.

• Maintain documentation and database of safety training in conjunction with the HR LMS system.

• Monitor federal and state regulations for safety, health and the environment to incorporate new and update regulations into program areas.

• Coordinate and manage detailed studies to assess occupational and environmental safety hazards, exposures to hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential.

• Assist with other program areas including, but not limited to, laboratory safety, biological safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste, insurance audits and risk and emergency management.

• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director, Environmental Health and Safety.

• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and industrial health or related scientific field, or 8 years experience in one of these fields is required, or combination of degree and experience.

A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and/or environmental programs is required. Experience at a college or university preferred.

Must possess a valid driver''s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in one of the following specialty areas is preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or other field related certifications.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%