Occupational Safety Coordinator

United States·Little Rockmid

OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist

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Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in occupational health and safety related field Computer competency Must be able to perform physical activities such as,

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OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist

11/21/2026

Investigations, Inspections

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience in occupational health and safety related field
Computer competency
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.

Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, biology or a related field, plus 2 years' experience in occupational health and safety or in related field. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic 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.

A safety specialist performs worksite assessments to determine what kinds of risks and hazards exist and whether the site meets all regulatory compliance standards. The duties and responsibilities in this field include investigating occupational or worksite accidents or issues, writing reports based on your findings, and communicating with managers and employees about specific issues that need attention, such as unsafe work practices and failure to comply with health and safety standards. Some safety specialists also conduct training and safety education sessions for workers, such as how to properly use safety equipment or avoid accidents.
The Chemical/Environmental Hygiene Specialist (CEHS) works under the general direction of Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO). The CEHS is responsible for monitoring campus programs designed to identify, evaluate and control occupational hazards to UAMS employees including but are not limited to, acceptance, processing, packing, documentation and tracking of hazardous chemicals waste for storage, shipment, and disposal. Provides assistance in environmental compliance. Member of the Emergency Spill Response Team. Stay up to date with regulatory changes and update SOPs as needed.

OSHA’s 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.

Commensurate with education and experience

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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