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Registered Sanitarian/Occupational Safety Specialist

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

💰 $65,000/yr

About the role

Title: Registered Sanitarian/Occupational Safety Specialist

Employee Classification: Public Health Program Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services

Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services-Gen-152600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 65000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Risk Management Services' programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational and financial foundation of the University of North Texas. A safe academic environment is the top priority of our department and staff members. We help identify, analyze and mitigate risks so that the UNT community can freely pursue opportunities for growth and advancement. Our staff members also work to identify, protect and conserve university resources from loss. To achieve our goals, we work together with the UNT community to help them proactively manage risks, implement preventative measures, plan for their challenges and work through any issues that occur.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for combining professional judgment and technical expertise to support the Occupational Safety Program Manager with identifying, analyzing and controlling hazards to ensure the health safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors on the UNT campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, food safety, indoor air quality monitoring and compliance issues, occupational noise and ergonomic evaluations, respirator fit testing, document safety findings, recommend corrective actions, develop training programs, support the asbestos management program, and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Occupational Health, or other Health Science field and 4 years of associated experience in public health/public medicine/programs/food safety. Licensed Registered Sanitarian (RS) in the State of Texas within one year of hire. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of food safety, occupational safety, and basic industrial hygiene principles.

Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to conduct inspections, investigations, exposure assessments, and corrective-action follow-up.

Skill in operating, calibrating, and maintaining environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to analyze data, substantiate findings using spreadsheets and other analytical tools, and prepare clear reports, procedures, training materials, and recommendations.

Working knowledge of building c