Safety Officer – Hazardous Waste

39030BR

Extended Job Title:

Safety Officer – Hazardous Waste

Position Description:

Performs complex safety and health program work. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requisition ID:

39030BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous chemical and biological waste containers generated by University operations and laboratories. Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner.

Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled

Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal

Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation. Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time

Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.09

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Work Location:

Lubbock

Department:

Environmental Health and Safety

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Research Technicians

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from high school; five years of safety related / research laboratory work experience OR Associate Degree in Environmental Science or related fields, three years safety related / research laboratory work experience OR Bachelors Degree in chemistry, biology, or industrial hygiene, one year of safety related / research laboratory work experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to plan and evaluate safety and health programs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety seeks to provide a safe and healthy place of employment and learning and to cultivate positive attitudes towards safety, security and preparedness through the establishment and implementation of occupational and environmental protection programs for the University.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.