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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator coordinates environmental health and safety policies, completes workplace and equipment inspections and implements workplace safety programs. Coordinates occupational safety training for employees. Monitors compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations. May oversee handling of hazardous materials at a company site.
$59,784 / year median in the U.S.
+14% projected growth
Job Description
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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II Job Summary:
This is an Occupational Safety and Health Consultant position with the Wisconsin On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program (WisCon), within the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), and performing duties under the general supervision of the Consultation Program Manager. This professional-level position is focused on providing a broad range of on-site occupational safety and health expertise and guidance to private sector businesses throughout Wisconsin with emphasis on working with clients in the construction field. A home-based consultant located in Northern Wisconsin would be ideal to provide services to companies in that geographical location, although travel throughout the state should be anticipated. Highway travel within the state of WI is frequent and routine, typically 4 single-night, consultant-scheduled, overnight trips per month using a state-owned vehicle. While substantial occupational safety and health experience is preferred, WisCon is also an outstanding place to establish and grow a new professional's occupational safety and health career. Team members are provided with extensive training, assistance, and peer-mentorship throughout their employment with WisCon. The ideal candidate will be fully remote in mid to Northern Wisconsin.Key Job Responsibilities:
Identifies operational and safety issues and develops improvement plans and standard operating procedures- 5% Reviews industry updates and may assist in developing safety communication materials based on industry changes
- 5% Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders
- 5% Secures resources and schedules logistics for a safety program
- 5% Provides knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including leadership, in a specialized area of safety such biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- 75% Directs logistical activities, allocates resources and investigates components of specific health and safety cases
- 5%
Department:
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene- Occupational Health Division.
Compensation:
Minimum Salary:
$65,000/year- Depending on the experience of a successful candidate, the position will pay according to the salary administration guidelines.
- Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications.
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in the occupational safety and health field.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the construction sphere.Education:
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited University, preferred. How toApply:
To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will need to upload the following documents: 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or a past experience that would support your success in the role. Please note that there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit (your resume and cover letter) to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline ("apply by "date at the top of the posting) to be considered for this position. WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9. The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.Contact Information:
Please contact Kelsey Bailey, kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu with questions. Institutional Statement onDiversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background- people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.