Occ Safety Inspector
Job Description
The Occupational Safety Inspector collaborates with the Occupational Safety Program Manager and the University Fire Safety Officer & Assistant Director of Occupational Health and Safety by performing comprehensive audits and inspections for compliance to over 20 different EHS programs and OSHA regulations. This includes those that are quite complex in nature, and where extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements is necessary to make judgement calls on research and development applications, which do not fall into the traditional implementation. Interviews, observes and investigates workplaces for hazard identification, evaluation of risk, and makes recommendations on engineering and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
Required Qualifications
• Advanced degree in occupational safety and health, engineering, or related discipline OR education, training and relevant work experience in safety, health, engineering, regulatory compliance or related field that equates to an advanced degree. • Experience conducting inspections and interpreting and applying technical regulations and standards. • Experience assessing risk and recommending corrective actions. • Experience with developing and presenting educational/training programs for diverse populations. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and organize/prioritize assignments. • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and foster a collaborative work environment. • Proficiency with standard computer functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet navigation. • Excellent communication skills. |
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience performing safety and health inspections and evaluations in a research and/or higher education work environment. • Experience with performing complex programmatic audits and evaluations. • Documentation of or ability to obtain designation as a Certified Safety Professional or similar designation. • Experience in higher education or public sector work setting. • Experience with OnSite Systems software for inspections management. • Experience in a research and/or lab work environment. |
Salary Information
$48,000 - $55,000
Review Date
February 2, 2020. Preference will be given to applications received by the review date.
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
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