Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1

 

Available Title(s):

392E-YNCSNPS - Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1

 

Business Title:

Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1

 

Employee Type:

Classified

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

Position Term:

12 Month

 

Position Details:

 

Summary of Duties:

 

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is seeking qualified candidates for an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 1 (OSHP1) entry level position. You will work under direct supervision and assist higher level positions in assignments related to occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene. Operating within WSU EH&S, you are responsible for aiding key functions within the WSU Occupational Health Services, particularly in Capital Services and the oversight of Universal Waste within the Environmental Services group. You will collect industrial hygiene samples, interprets results, prepares reports, and assist with communicating findings related to affected employees' exposure as part of WSU Asbestos and Lead Management programs. You will administer routine Universal Wastes such as lights and batteries originating from WSU facilities. You will assist in the research, review and analysis of data, industry trends and state of the art information on occupational health and environmental services issues.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university involving major study in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or closely related field OR four years of technician, or para-professional paid experience in one or more of the following industries: government, military, public health or related safety and health field.

 

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

 

• Ability to obtain WA Labor and Industries Asbestos Worker certification, AHERA Building Inspector Certificate, and NIOSH 582 PCM Certificate within 6-months of hire.

 

• Must have ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

Additional Information:

 

Area/College:

 

Occupational Health and Safety

 

Department Name:

 

Environmental Health & Safety

 

City, State, Zip:

 

Pullman, WA 99164

 

Monthly Salary:

 

Range 46 | $3,883 to $5,214 (Step A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

 

Overtime Eligibility:

 

Overtime Eligible

 

FTE: 100%

 

This is a permanent position.

 

Posting Close Date:

 

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday,