Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

392E-YN_CS_NPS - Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1

Business Title:

Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is seeking qualified candidates for an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 1 (OSHP1) entry level position. You will work under direct supervision and assist higher level positions in assignments related to occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene. Operating within WSU EH&S, you are responsible for aiding key functions within the WSU Occupational Health Services, particularly in Capital Services and the oversight of Universal Waste within the Environmental Services group. You will collect industrial hygiene samples, interprets results, prepares reports, and assist with communicating findings related to affected employees' exposure as part of WSU Asbestos and Lead Management programs. You will administer routine Universal Wastes such as lights and batteries originating from WSU facilities. You will assist in the research, review and analysis of data, industry trends and state of the art information on occupational health and environmental services issues.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university involving major study in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or closely related field OR four years of technician, or para-professional paid experience in one or more of the following industries: government, military, public health or related safety and health field.

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

• Ability to obtain WA Labor and Industries Asbestos Worker certification, AHERA Building Inspector Certificate, and NIOSH 582 PCM Certificate within 6-months of hire.

• Must have ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Occupational Health and Safety

Department Name:

Environmental Health & Safety

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

Range 46 | $3,883 to $5,214 (Step A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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