Occupational Safety Coordinator
Summary of Job Duties
A safety specialist performs worksite assessments to determine what kinds of risks and hazards exist and whether the site meets all regulatory compliance standards. The duties and responsibilities in this field include investigating occupational or worksite accidents or issues, writing reports based on your findings, and communicating with managers and employees about specific issues that need attention, such as unsafe work practices and failure to comply with health and safety standards. Some safety specialists also conduct training and safety education sessions for workers, such as how to properly use safety equipment or avoid accidents.
The Chemical/Environmental Hygiene Specialist (CEHS) works under the general direction of Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO). The CEHS is responsible for monitoring campus programs designed to identify, evaluate and control occupational hazards to UAMS employees including but are not limited to, acceptance, processing, packing, documentation and tracking of hazardous chemicals waste for storage, shipment, and disposal. Provides assistance in environmental compliance. Member of the Emergency Spill Response Team. Stay up to date with regulatory changes and update SOPs as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in occupational health and safety related field
- Computer competency
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items up to 50 lbs. unassisted; maneuvering 55 gallon drums using a hand truck or drum dolly
- Must medically qualify to wear a respirator and other protective equipment, as needed
- Position requires frequent exposure to hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, biology or a related field, plus 2 years' experience in occupational health and safety or in related field
- Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- OSHA's Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER); 40 Hour initial training with eight (8) hours annual refresher. Will be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it.
Additional Information
- Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
- Benefits eligible: Yes
- Work Shift: Regular
- Sponsorship available: No
- Closing Date: 08/26/2026
- Type of Position: Investigations, Inspections
- Job Type: Regular
- Required Documents to Apply: Resume
- Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check