Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist's primary role is to safeguard the environmental health and safety of the employees, students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. This position is expected to interact with a broad range of disciplines and provide technical guidance to all levels of administration and employees daily. The scope of this position includes emergency planning, hazardous waste program coordination, construction and renovation project safety review, workers compensation program, environmental regulation compliance, occupational safety programs development, implementation and control of programs.

This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education. The Universities of Wisconsin offers anationally top ranked retirement planand acomprehensive benefits package.

• Develop and implement programs to address safety concerns

• Provide consultation, direction and resources recommendation to ensure all areas of work, recreation and research are performed safely and within federal, state and local regulations.

• Recommend controls of identified hazards and assess hazards using relevant regulatory methodologies

• Ensure proper safety equipment is used, and safety clothing are worn by employees in specified roles while maintaining records of requirements.

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including leadership in a specialized area of safety such biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Manage the logistics of a safety program and responsible for its implementation and operational success

• Review industry updates and direct the development of safety communications and associated staff

• Accurately document violations and regulation changes and effectively communicate necessary findings to the appropriate authorities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of a health and safety work unit

• Experience with chemical safety, hazardous waste disposal, and OSHA standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, community members and guests to the UW-Platteville campus.

• Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, and local safety laws

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Strong attention to detail

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience preparing metrics and reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as an Industrial Hygienist, Safety Professional, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or similar

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by: March 10, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume

• Additional documents as needed

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleAnnual Security & Annual Fire Safety Reportis available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at608.342.1584for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.See Wis. Stat. *. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.