Industrial Hygienist
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College / VP Area: Campus & Public Safety
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Public Safety, Security, & Emergency Services, Full Time
Pay Grade: 31E
Context of the Job:
Under the limited direction of the Director of Environmental Health and
Safety, provides primary oversight and continued development of the various
health and safety programs at the University to assure compliance with all
pertinent regulations promulgated by, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and
guidelines put forth by ASHRAE, NFPA, ACGIH, and ANSI to achieve the optimal
control of the reduction of hazards and exposures which are detrimental to
people and/or property. Work is performed under general direction and employee
arranges own tasks; direction is infrequently provided by supervisor, must be
able to apply standard policy or procedure to routine problems or duties
without the benefits of specific guidelines; determines actions to be taken
without immediate direction of supervisor in all but unusual cases; creates
new procedures for resolving non-routine matters having a moderate to high
potential for generating conflict. University policy, government regulations,
institutional precedents, professional standards, and accepted practices
govern independent action. Incumbent routinely interacts with students,
faculty, unit administrators, and regulatory agencies, and functions as an
internal consultant to all levels of the University in matters of occupational
health and safety.
Failure to perform job duties properly or any attempt to deliberately perform
tasks below standards may result in liability, property damage, injury or
fatality, regulatory noncompliance, or fines.
This position is designated Essential Personnel for specific University
operations.
Major Responsibilities:
Manage the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program for the university.
Investigate IAQ complaints throughout campus; perform IAQ inspections;
identify IAQ stressors; use monitoring instruments to track air quality;
recommend corrective actions; oversee any mold abatement or remediation
work necessary to maintain acceptable IAQ standards. Interact with
faculty, staff, students, and parents in regard to IAQ concerns.
Chair the Indoor Air Quality Committee.
Manage flood and fire remediation projects from an EHS perspective;
perform initial damage survey and recommend corrective action; coordinate
with facilities to ensure safety of personnel and occupants during flood
and fire events; deploy drying equipment as needed across campus and
maintain drying equipment; oversee and direct remediation contractors.
Work with EHS lab safety team to support the Lab Safety and Chemical
Hygiene programs to evaluate and select controls to prevent hazardous
exposures in research/academic environments.
Perform hazard and risk assessments for research, academic, and
maintenance related activities.
Perform lab and shop safety audits.
Perform industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments.
Administer the Respiratory Protection Program, including, but not limited
to, identifying work areas, processes or tasks that require respiratory
protection, and evaluating hazards. Maintain the Respiratory Protection
Manual. Select appropriate respiratory protection for employees, conduct
qualitative and quantitative respirator fit tests, arrange and conduct
training, and evaluate and update the program. Responsible for ordering
and maintaining inventory of respirators, filters, cartridges, and other
equipment.
Develop, maintain, review, evaluate, update and/or recommend environmental
and occupational health and safety related programs, manuals, guidelines,
and associated web pages.
Oversee the maintenance and calibration of EHS emergency response meters.
Respond to, and investigate, environmental health and safety emergencies.
Develop and conduct training on health and safety related topics.
Reviews plans, designs specifications, etc. in all new facilities and
renovations to existing facilities about safety. Makes recommendations in
concert with other departments that will help maintain University
compliance with federal, state, and local fire, health, and safety
regulations and codes that will achieve the optimal control or reduction
of hazards and exposures while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Carry the after-hours department on-call phone on a rotating basis and
respond to campus emergencies as necessary.
Prepare reports and represent the University at local, regional, and
national conferences and continuing education classes. Represent EHS on a
variety of departmental and/or University committees.
Performs job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in safety management, engineering, physical sciences, or
related field and five years of directly related experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Advanced degree preferred.
Academic or research and development experience preferred.
CIH certification desired.
Ability to develop, implement and enforce safety programs and protocols.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA,
DNREC NFPA, ANSI, ACGIH, BOCA, IBC, IFC and DOT).
Ability to multi-task effectively and respond to demands in a timely
manner.
Effective human relations, communications, and computer skills.
Must have current 40-hour HAZWOPER and DOT Certifications or be able to
obtain within six months of hire.
Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and
concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and
backgrounds.
Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity
is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass hazmat physical examination in order to qualify the
individual for emergency response involving all levels of respiratory
protection.
Requires the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to
hazardous materials. With or without assistance, requires the ability to
exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly; without assistance
must be able to lift 50 pounds and maneuver 55-gallon drums weighing up to
600 pounds.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, walk, and stand for long
periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, be able to work above and below
ground level, work in cramped or confined spaces and work outside in
various environmental conditions which include but are not limited to cold
temperatures, hot temperatures, windy conditions, and inclement weather.
The individual must have a valid driver's license in order to maneuver
throughout Newark and Wilmington campuses and other UD locations when
operationally necessary.
Must have access to reliable private means of transportation and
preferably live within 30-minute travel time to the University for
emergency response purposes.
Notice of Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion,
age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in
its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and
scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of
Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
Applications close: Open until filled
