Safety and Compliance Specialist

Title: Safety and Compliance Specialist
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary

The Safety and Compliance Specialist (SCS) works directly with the campus community in the planning and development of safety and compliance initiatives related to occupational safety and health. The SCS also assists with Emergency and Fire/Life Safety programs, procedures, and policy initiatives. This position is complex and will be assigned to various projects and operations within the areas of responsibility. The performance and decisions made in this role are instrumental in providing a safe and healthy campus for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4,682 - $4,834/month

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of full time (or part-time equivalent) professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Licensed EMR or EMT B in the state of Illinois or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
2. Posses relevant professional certifications such as Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), or Graduate/Associate/Certified Safety Professional (GSP, ASP, CSP).

Work Hours

Core work hours are Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position vary. It, at times, involves a degree of physical exertion. The position requires the following minimum physical capabilities:

- Ability to climb ladders, access multiple flights of stairs, work at heights.
- Ability to enter and work in confined areas such as tunnels, and crawl spaces.
- Ability to work in personnel protective clothing while working with toxic or hazardous agents.
- Physically and medically able to wear various respirators
- Ability to lift 30 pounds

Proposed Starting Date

September/October 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as