Department: Safety and Risk Services
Classification: Environ Health Safety Pro 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $19.72 – $29.96 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins (UPDATED)
Position closes on September 18, 2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application please include:
1) A current resume
2) A cover letter that clearly articulates how your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate for this position.
Department Summary
Safety and Risk Services’ (SRS) mission is to collaborate with all campus constituents (students, staff, faculty and visitors) and the surrounding community, to safeguard life and health and mitigate threats to the university’s core mission of academic excellence, research, and public service. Safety and Risk Services comprises Emergency Management and Fire Prevention, Environmental Health and Safety, Location Innovation Lab, Risk Management and the University of Oregon Police Department. SRS fulfills its mission by providing a variety of professional services, technical assistance, trainings, and regulatory oversight.
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) promotes compliance and responsible behaviors as exemplified and required by health, safety, and environmental standards, codes, regulations, and university programs. The department provides educational, monitoring, problem-solving, and support service functions to the entire university community.
SRS is a unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university’s many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible and beautiful.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to apply general knowledge of hazardous materials to assist with hazardous materials related programs and professional services EH&S provides to the university. This includes regulatory compliance assessment, and implementation of materials handling and shipping procedures. It also includes material handling support to the hazardous and universal waste management programs and associated program compliance activities. Hazardous materials and wastes may include biological, chemical, and/or radioactive constituents. Universal wastes include fluorescent light tubes, batteries, and other materials that are hazardous if not appropriately managed through a universal waste recovery program.
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver’s certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position. It is an essential requirement of this position to obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire; this includes ability to use protective equipment including but not limited to full-face respiratory protection.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; OR
• An Associate’s degree in the science field and two years of related experience; OR
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications.
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
Professional Competencies
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in higher education.
• 2 years experience handling hazardous materials.
• 2 years experience handling hazardous wastes.
• 2 years experience handling universal wastes.
• 2 years experience shipping hazardous materials.
• 2 years experience using analytical instrumentation or electronic monitoring equipment.
• 2 years experience performing compliance assessments or audits.
• Current HAZWOPER certification
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination .
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report .
Advertised: August 7, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: September 18, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time