Senior Safety Officer

Job Description:

Senior Safety Officer

Description

Senior Safety Officer
41676BR
41676BR

Position Description
Performs complex safety and health program work. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide health, safety, and environmental consultation to Lubbock Campus stakeholders and management of related concerns.
• Provide operational functions and support to environmental protection, radiation protection, laboratory safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, and safety education training programs for the Lubbock campus.
• Review current laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relating to biological, chemical, radiological, laboratory, occupational, fire and life safety, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Conduct safety program inspections, audits, and surveys; prepare corrective action and preventive measure reports.
• Survey research and clinical laboratories for compliance with federal, state, local, institutional laboratory safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain data and records regarding laboratory surveys, equipment inspections, laboratory certifications, and laboratory worker credentialing.
• Responsible for chemical accountability and the Hazardous Waste Disposal Program, and aids in maintaining records of hazardous waste materials generation and disposal.
• Respond to spills of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Participate in indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program, respond to odor calls and IAQ issues as requested/necessary.
• Participate in the Fit testing program for assigned campuses with the support and collaboration of Safety Service managers and staff.
• Conduct operational inspections of chemical fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations.
• Investigate reported incidents or hazards.
• Participate in the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) program for the assigned campus and respond to issues as requested/necessary.
• Support the TTUHSC Emergency Management Coordinator with the development, implementation, training, and review of local Emergency Management and Emergency Action Plans.
• Participate in providing Safety Training to students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in safety cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions.
• Execute safety culture initiatives as directed by management and the Safety Services department.

Required Qualifications
Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by completion of high school and two years of college level work in Occupation Health and Safety with course work in assigned area. Four years of job related experience. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to occupational safety. General knowledge of safety procedures as related to assigned tasks. Ability to assist in the execution of a program of campus safety. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.








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