Safety Specialist I

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 23, 2025

Safety Specialist I

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010160
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Safety Specialist I
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday This position may be eligible for a telework schedule up to one (1) day per week once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location
Salary Range	$54,249 - $55,700
Primary Purpose of Department	The Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone's responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to maintain environment, health, and safety compliance at UNC Charlotte. The goal of this position is to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the faculty, staff students, and visitors.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Administer Injury and Illness Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment,Ergonomics, Hand/Power Tools, Sanitation and Ergonomics programs. Assist with the monitoring of other Health and Safety programs such as LockoutTagout, Indoor Air Quality, and Hearing Conservation. Develop online safety educational materials and facilitate classroom safety training sessions. Conduct injury incidents and accident investigations. Perform workplace hazard assessments. Conduct safety inspections to identify and correct hazardous conditions. Respond to emergencies and customer safety service requests. Continuously monitor safety performance and draft reports.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Four-year degree with a preference for a related major in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	04/23/2025
Posting Close Date	05/21/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	06/30/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with a preference for a related major in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes
- Associates Degree in stated field or closely related science and at least two (2) of experience
- High School with at least four (4) years of training and experience
- No related experience

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Other Document