• Demonstrate integrative leadership techniques while coordinating a wide variety of people, services, departments, programs, activities, and operations as it relates to best safety practices.
• Proven ability to work as a team player, appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to tolerate and flourish in an environment characterized by multiple complex factors, competing priorities, ambiguous situations, and resource challenges.
• Demonstrate the ability to increase safety in challenging remote fields of research, outdoor studies, and/or marine locations.
• Ability to use and adapt to nuanced computer programs/applications, speak in front of large and small groups, utilize file management software, communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and travel based on budgetary challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrated use of data informed decision making, and experience with strategic planning.
• Knowledge of industrial and chemical/biological safety.
• Ability to complete thorough investigations and deliver prompt regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of Federal & State OSHA/EPA regulations, university building and fire codes; chemical and biological safety regulations.
• Knowledge of risk management, insurance requirements, risk communication and the standard of care for university students and facilities.
• Ability to adapt to emergency incidents quickly.
• Physical Demands:
  • This position requires remaining in a stationary position, positioning self to stooping, ascending/descending ladders, and transporting up to 50 pounds. Position requires working in laboratory environments and outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may encounter confined spaces, work-at-height, hazardous materials and waste, noise, dust, sharps removal, and temperature extremes. Position requires ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses and goggles, respiratory protection, and protective coveralls.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• A Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, risk management, environmental science, chemical sciences, engineering, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study is preferred.
• Professional certification(s) in areas such as CHMM; OHST; CET; CIH; CSP, or similar training is a preferred.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

Cover Letter: Detail how your experiences apply directly to the preferred qualifications listed in this job posting. Include any relevant health & safety certification copies.

Applications will be accepted for review on 03/01/2023, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 02/28/2023.

*A current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License is required.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.