Industrial Safety Specialist

The Opportunity:

Assist the Occupational and Industrial Safety Program in conducting field inspections and providing professional safety services to the university community. This person will investigate, evaluate, and monitor work hazards to determine their potential to cause harm, recommend corrective actions, and determine the effectiveness of the hazard control methods. The functional title of this position is Industrial Safety Specialist.

Classification Title: Safety Specialist I

Responsibilities:

• Conducts safety field inspections and observations on the following programs: Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Aerial Lifts, Walking/Working Surfaces, Hand and Power Tools, Power Industrial Trucks, and others.

• Support Occupational Safety Programs (Ergonomics, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, Indoor Air Quality, Hearing Conservation, and others) as directed.

• Assists with inspections and update of the Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) inventory throughout main campus and regional campuses.

• Assists with the Sidewalk Safety Inspections and the Illumination Assessment performed annually.

• Assists with first aid kits refills, maintain and update an inventory of first aid kits throughout main campus and regional campuses, as well as ensuring an adequate inventory of supplies.

• Provides university-wide support in all matters of occupational, industrial, and workplace safety.

• Provides support as essential personnel as the need arises. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.

• 2+ years of safety management experience.

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP).

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $23.95 to Negotiable. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Classification Title: Safety Specialist I

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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