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Pennsylvania State University Occupational Safety/Environmental Health Specialist in University Park, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for an Occupational Safety/Environmental Health Specialist to join our Safety Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Promote the advancement of ARL’s safety culture and assist with the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety programs.
Conduct facility inspection and evaluate programs, policies and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Update Emergency Response Plans, conduct drills and respond to incidents.
Ensure chemical safety in ARL facilities through maintenance of Safety Data Sheet database, waste disposal, and chemical inventories.
Maintain supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and First Aid Supplies and distribute item as needed.
Coordinate dangerous good shipments in accordance with DOT and IATA dangerous good regulations.
Proactively promote safety programs through safety training, regular e-mail publicity, postings and focused meetings.
This position will be filled at the intermediate professional level, which minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements; experience in conducting audits and inspections; and excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, to create and deliver presentations.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
This position may require that you operate a motor vehicle as part of the job duties; a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to a standard background check.
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Experience in environmental management, chemical safety, waste handling/disposal, and hazardous materials transportation is preferred.
Prior work in a Department of Defense (DoD) setting and/or in a lab environment in an academic setting is helpful.
A Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification, with the goal of working toward Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, is preferred.
Active government security clearance
This position will require periodic travel to remote locations to conduct facility inspection and evaluate programs, policies and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Your work location will be fully on-site; located in State College, Pennsylvania.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/comp-modernization) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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