Occupational Safety Specialist 633757

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Kim Southworth, kim.southworth@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.00 - $29.00

Hourly

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-04-29 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Assist the Occupational Safety Program Manager in developing and executing health and safety plans at OSU according to legal guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct safety training for all employees of the OSU System as needed
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Perform periodic inspections and audits of OSU departments
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover root cause
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures

Key programs include:

• Construction Safety
• Contractor Safety
• General Safety
• Trenching/Shoring
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Confined Space
• LOTO
• Machinery Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Accident/Incident Investigation
• Workers Compensation
• OSHA 300 Log
• Safety Training

Regular exposure to physically demanding and hazardous tasks, including walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, standing, reaching, and climbing stairs/ladders. Must pass post-offer physical exam and be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds.

Working conditions range from clean to dirty atmospheres under all types of conditions and weather.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Safety or a related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three years of experience working with safety equipment, performing inspections and report writing.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Valid Driver's License.

  Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED. If needed, certifications will be provided by the department within six months of employment. Additional recertifications will be provided throughout employment as required to remain up to date.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Ability to communicate well (verbally and written) with good report writing skills.

  Knowledge in the field of safety, risk management, accident prevention and OSHA regulations.

  Skills to coordinate and conduct safety training for all employees in the OSU system.

  Ability to work with a variety of backgrounds at all levels within the University.

  Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.

  Computer skills to include operation and utilization of various software programs, including MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's
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• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Certified Safety Professional (CSP).