Environmental and Safety Specialist

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This position provides occupational safety and health consultation services to private employers throughout Idaho. Through inspection of workplaces, identification of hazards, development of safety and health programs and issuance of reports to clients on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the consultant assists those clients in protection of their employees and avoidance of enforcement actions by the federal compliance agency.

This position is not eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule.

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Department Overview:

Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Level Scope:

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

● 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

A valid Driver's License.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $60,673.60 - $64,168.00 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 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)