Safety Specialist I-Safety and Risk Management

Job Details

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist I provides knowledge and expertise in the safety programs within the UT
San Antonio Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Programs and assist the institution with compliance in chemical safety,
biological safety, physical safety, radiation safety, laser safety, fire and life safety, or environmental protection
programs.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leads operational oversight in safety policies and procedures for the safe
   use and control of hazardous materials, fire and life safety systems, and/or occupational safety concerns at all UT San Antonio Campuses,
   and owned or operated facilities.
2. Assists campus faculty and staff in compliance with institutional policies and programs for
   chemical, biological, physical, radiation, laser fire, life, and/or environmental protection safety to include the identification of
   potential safety and health hazards.
3. Makes recommendations to management, conducts evaluations of potentially hazardous areas and
   conditions, and advises employees, students, and faculty on safe practices for potential hazards.
4. Collects for processing, bulk
   packages and/or prepares for shipment hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive materials to include waste materials in the course of
   normal duties and assists with ensuring all recyclable materials are properly collected, stored, and transported as
   required.
5. Interacts with equipment and hazardous material vendors, testing laboratories and contractors, environmental abatement and
   remediation contractors, fire safety systems contractors, and/or disposal companies as required to order supplies, certify and maintain
   safety equipment, or assist UT San Antonio personnel.
6. Assists, as directed by supervisor, federal, state, and local officials
   charged with ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and environmental issues (i.e. – CDC, DHS, EAA, EPA, OSHA, TDSHS,
   TCEQ, TDI/State Fire Marshal’s Office).
7. Participates as a voluntary member of the UT San Antonio HAZMAT team if qualified by
   medical evaluation and successful completion of specialized training.
8. Assists with investigations related to fire, health and safety
   accidents and/or incidents to include hazardous substance releases, fires, fall injuries and other related accidents, injuries, or
   exposures.
9. Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up to date on new safety techniques and changes to applicable codes
   and regulations.
10. Provides general safety and health training to UT San Antonio personnel.
11. Takes a proactive approach to
    assist co-workers in various tasks, to ensure safety.
12. Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with work
    instructions.
13. Makes recommendations to improve safety proactively.
14. Performs other duties as
    assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related
  field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity
  of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Health, Safety & Environment
  (HSE) Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project/Program Management
• Safety Audit
• KPI/Metric
  Monitoring
• Change Management
• Process Standardization
• Measuring Effectiveness
• Hazardous Waste Management

Working Conditions

• Personal protective clothing and respirator including air purifying respirator,
  protective suit, gloves, eyewear, and footwear. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required during spill response. Use of
  specialized personal protective equipment and work in hazardous areas mandates participation in the UT San Antonio Occupational Health
  Program. May require working after hours and weekends to respond to emergency situations.

Physical
Demands

• Academic, laboratory, research, clinical facilities, and field conditions in or adjacent to radiological,
  biological, chemical, and other hazardous material work areas. Work involves various degrees of hazard and may include prolonged work in
  outdoor conditions. Physical ability to sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and climb. Duties may involve management of storage facilities
  including lifting 35-pound boxes 5 feet high, tilting 55-gallon drum (450 pounds), and using hand carts to move them. Ability and
  willingness to wear protective clothing and 30-pound self-contained breathing apparatus.

This position will work
primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent
upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment
Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas
at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to
the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

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