Chemical and Biological Safety Officer
University of Denver

Job Info

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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

This position coordinates day to day activities and special projects associated with the University's regulated waste disposal, laboratory safety and biosafety programs. This position will report to the Director of EHS and may supervise student or temporary employees.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, monitor and continuous improvement of EHS programs ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Provide regulatory oversight of hazardous waste generators; conducts inspections to ensure regulatory compliance in storage, treatment, handling, minimization, transportation, disposal and record keeping related to the generation of hazardous waste.
• Perform routine hazardous waste management activities such as waste inventories, vendor scheduling and manifest tracking and filing.
• Interprets and applies complex laws and regulations concerning storage, use, and regulation of hazardous materials; provides information on laws and regulations to University shareholders.
• Assists in training staff; develops and conducts training sessions on special topics as directed by management.
• Conduct laboratory safety inspection and safety assessments, independently conduct complex inspections of University research and academic laboratories to assess existing and potential health hazards, and determine compliance with University policies and numerous applicable regulations.
• Serve as the University Chemical Hygiene Officer
• Maintain OSHA laboratory standards, hazard communication program and conduct chemical inventory.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and oversee personnel medical surveillance.
• Respond to emergencies on campus, including non-business hours on occasion.
• Assist with maintenance and modification of EHS website.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to wear a variety of respirators and personal protective equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both effectively and cooperatively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, microbiology or other related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years of experience in a related field
• HAZWOPER certified within 90 days of employment
• Deep understanding of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Preferred Qualifications

• CHMM certification
• Experience in higher education
• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience lab packing laboratory chemical waste

Working Environment

• Occasional work that requires the use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment.
• Some nighttime work or weekend work will be required for emergency response.

Physical Activities

• Considerable physical activity on occasion.
• May require heavy physical work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 12.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: October 25, 2024
Applications close:

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