Sr Occupational Safety & Health Specialist - EHOS-PESMOA

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Sr Occupational Safety and Health Specialist to provide hazardous waste management and
compliance services to Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Department and USU under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Health and Safety, Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Serves as the hazardous waste management specialist for the university 90-day central accumulation area in support of all USU work centers and personnel to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements..

This position will be in support of Uniformed Services University Environmental Health and Occupational Safety department.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Executes Hazardous Waste Management Plan; determines appropriate storage methods, coordinates with certified disposal company to properly package and ship hazardous waste.
• Performs and manages hazardous waste activities to include collecting, segregating, and packaging as well as anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling exposure(s) to chemical and physical hazards. Performs inspections, training, and correction for hazardous material storage and spill prevention and readiness in support of the USU Chemical Hygiene Plan. Performs inspections of satellite accumulation areas to identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous to workers' health. Recommend measures to eliminate or control identified hazards.
• Partners with Industrial Hygiene staff in evaluating, revising and documenting the University's Hazardous Waste Management program for achieving and maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Prepares and submits local, state, and federally required reports regarding university hazardous waste activities. Write and review standard operating procedures and required program documents for hazardous waste management as necessary.
• Conducts audits of University's hazardous waste program. Coordinates work-site chemical exposure monitoring and employee medical surveillance, as appropriate. Investigates and analyzes accidents and/or incidents, identifies corrective actions, tracks implementation and reports results associated with chemical exposures.
• Develops, coordinates and presents hazardous waste and chemical hygiene related employee training presentations. Analyzes training needs. Develops and presents training specific to the audience in consideration of program operations, culture and hazards. Provides on the spot corrective actions and training as necessary and complete customer support to include assistance with hazardous chemical storage areas, satellite accumulation areas, spill management and other hazardous waste management requirements. Provide training for USU employees and visitors as required by the Hazardous Waste Management Plan and Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Assist with industrial hygiene operations as required. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree preferred in Discipline of public health, biological science or safety.
• At least 18 semester hours of basic and/or applied science coursework, chemistry, waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, environmental management, or other related science degree
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical facilities and biological research.
• Competent skills with all Microsoft Office 2010 and Google suite programs.
• Effectively communicate in written and oral presentation.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a Joint Service environment which includes enlisted, officers, contract and civilian
  personnel.
• Proficiency and skill in the hazardous waste operations applicable to university laboratory setting.
• Ability to obtain local, state and federal certifications as determined necessary for proper execution of the hazardous waste management program.
• DoD experience and/or familiarity a plus. Experience working in research and academic
  laboratory setting preferable
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary Range for this position is $77,600-$91,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.