Boise State University ยท 14 hours ago
Environmental and Safety Specialist
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$61K/yr - $64K/yr
5+ years expBoise State University is a nationally recognized institution committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment. The Environmental and Safety Specialist provides occupational safety and health consultation services to private employers throughout Idaho, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and helping to develop safety programs.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide on-site safety and health consultation services to small businesses within the state of Idaho
Monitor chemical and biological contaminants in the workplace through the use of direct-reading instruments, or by air sampling, with subsequent laboratory analysis to evaluate hazards and make recommendations for preventing or controlling them (will require the ability to lift 40-50 lb. suitcases)
Inspect private workplaces with respect to compliance with OSHA standards and other recognized safety standards
Recognize existing safety and health hazards in a wide variety of industrial, construction, and other occupational settings, and predict the likelihood of their effects (the consultant will need to be able to recognize hazards in familiar and unfamiliar situations)
Review employers' specific written safety and health programs, plans, and records for consistency with OSHA requirements and for practical application
Assist employers with the development of applicable safety and health programs in areas such as fall protection, lockout/ tagout, hazard communication, bloodborne disease prevention, and more
Develop comprehensive reports to employers that discuss the results of consultation visits by using the OSHA Information System
May perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of experience
A valid Driver's License
Ability to perform basic industrial hygiene calculations
Knowledge of, and ability to use, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and personal air monitoring pumps
Ability to identify safety and health hazards in the workplace
Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards
Time management skills
Ability to work independently
Strong to excellent computer skills. Familiar with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
See our full benefits page for more information!
Company
Boise State University
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Marchelle Fias
Co-Owner CEO
Aidan McConnehey
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