Occupational Safety Coordinator

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Closing Date : 12 / 30 / 2025

Type of Position :

Staff - Investigations Inspections

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ) :

• Health : Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement : Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department :

OPS Campus Operations Safety Compliance

Departments Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Industrial Hygiene Coordinator (IHC) works under the general direction of Industrial Hygiene Officer (IH). The IHC is responsible for monitoring campus programs designed to identify evaluate and control occupational hazards to UAMS employees. These programs including respiratory protection incident / injury program indoor air quality noise lighting / illumination ergonomics and environmental programs. This position is required to stay up to date with regulatory changes and update SOPs as needed.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma / GED plus four (4) years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field.

Other job related education and / or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

OSHAs Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER); 40 Hour initial training with eight (8) hours annual refresher. Will be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it.

CPR / AED be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it.

Computer competency

Ability to follow oral instructions read and write.

Knowledge of codes standards and ability to utilize and make appropriate decisions.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting items up to 50 lbs. unassisted; maneuvering 55 gallon drums using a hand truck or drum dolly.

Must medically qualify to wear a respirator and other protective equipment as needed.

Position requires frequent exposure to hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes.

Preferred Qualifications :

Formal education equivalent of a Bachelors degree in environmental sciences chemistry safety industrial hygiene physics or a related field with two (2) years experience in occupational health and safety or a related field.

Administration experience

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Resume

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and / or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity :

N / A

Frequent Physical Activity :

Hearing Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Anti Money Laundering,Jdbc,Cement,Administration Support,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1