Senior Safety Officer

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
Assists Laboratory Section Manager in maintaining computer databases for the institutional laboratory safety program.
Assists Laboratory Section Manager in maintaining the institutional chemical inventory bar-coding program, reviewing reports, updating inventories, and tracking chemicals as needed.
Assists Laboratory Section Manager in the analysis of laboratory inspections, surveys, hazards/incidents, registrations, and follow-up.
Assists Laboratory Section Manager in preparing reports on laboratory inspections/surveys, inventories, fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations.
Prepares periodic reports and summaries of the laboratory safety program as directed by the supervisor.
Conducts periodic inspections and checks of fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations.
Assists in conducting laboratory safety inspections and surveys.
Assists in developing, producing, and presenting safety training and safety programs in the areas of biological, chemical, occupational, and laboratory safety.
Prepares equipment and instrument calibration reports.
Assists in responding to HAZMAT incidents involving hazardous materials and in decontamination as directed by qualified personnel.
Participates in cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions and campuses to enhance the continuity of operations of the Laboratory Safety Division.
Occasional Duties
Performs other similar and related duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

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 Occupational Health and Safety with coursework in the 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 related to assigned tasks.
Ability to assist in executing a campus safety program, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred Qualifications
BS in basic sciences preferred (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
Safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, OHST.
Two years of work experience in occupational, environmental health and safety, or research laboratory.