Occupational & Construction Safety Specialist II

Job Posted 4/20/2025
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019
United States
Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
S06187P

Position Title
Occupational & Construction Safety Specialist II

Department
Environmental Health_Safety

Location
Arlington

Job Family
Administrative Support

Position Status
Full-time

Work Hours
Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
  • This position participates in after-hours rotating on-call program.
  • Must be able to respond to campus within 30 minutes during on-call duty.
  • Occasional travel required.

Open to
External and Internal

Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $55,000.

Duration
Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis
Monthly

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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Job Summary

The Occupational & Construction Safety Specialist II will support the Assistant Director in providing a wide range of occupational and construction related safety programs to the UTA campus community including support of the University's Storm Water Compliance Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Under minimal supervision of the Assistant Director, support planning, designing, developing, and administration/ implementation of occupational safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Programs included Job Safety/Hazard Analysis, Indoor Air Quality Investigations, Hearing Conservation, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Insurance Liability Claims, Drivers Safety Program, 15 Passenger Van Driving, Forklift Safety, Fall Protection, Aerial Lifts and Forklifts, Respiratory Protection Program, Workers Compensation Claims, Ergonomics, AED/Evacu-Chair, etc.
  • Develop, coordinate, conduct, and document EH&S training associated with these programs as directed.
  • Support the Assistant Director in implementing and ensuring compliance with the University's USEPA/TPDES Storm Water Discharge Permit with the City of Arlington, prepare storm water pollution prevention plans, perform all associated inspections, oversee best management practices, such as silt fence and waddles to prevent storm water run-off, coordinate storm water activities/meetings with all stakeholders, collect data and prepare all required reports.
  • Respond to incident/accidents.
  • Conduct accident investigations, analyze accident data and formulate and follow up on recommendations for proactive corrective actions and/or training to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
  • Conduct inspections of construction sites, laboratories, and shop areas to identify safety hazards, prevent accidents, conserve University property, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Maintain appropriate, accurate, and complete documentation and/or records to ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties and assist other personnel in Environmental Health and Safety as assigned.
  • Support University events, as necessary, including those outside of normal business hours.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, a natural science, environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, engineering, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of experience in occupational safety or related field.
  • Must be able to drive a university vehicle.
  • This job requires a Class "C" operators driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three (3) -year driving record from the state in which the person currently resides. If not currently a Texas resident, A Texas driver's license must be obtained with 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in occupational safety, a natural science, environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, engineering, or a related field.
  • Three (3) plus years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience developing and implementing Occupational Safety Programs.
  • Prior experience facilitating storm water programs.
  • Experience developing and conducting safety-related training.
  • Experience working in a higher education or research setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must have a thorough understanding of occupational health and safety principles and hazard recognition.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
  • Ability to understand the function and use of equipment to inspect, test, monitor, or measure safe environmental levels.
  • Knowledge and use of personal computer.
  • Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Other Requirements
  • Potential exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials.
  • Must be capable of performing duties while wearing respiratory protection and other personnel protective equipment.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Working Conditions
  • May work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
  • May work around chemicals and chemical fumes.
  • May work around biohazards and radiation hazards.
  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
  • Use of manual dexterity.
  • Climbing of stairs. Climbing of ladders.
  • May involve strenuous activity such as walking, lifting, and moving of material.
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3

Maximum Number of References Accepted
3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.