Industrial Hygiene Specialist

The Opportunity:

UCF seeks qualified applicants for an Industrial Hygiene Specialist. This Specialist is responsible for conducting Industrial Hygiene field inspections and for providing professional services to faculty, staff, and students. This person will investigate, evaluate, and monitor work hazards to determine their potential to cause harm and the effectiveness of the hazard control methods.

Classification Title: Safety Specialist I

Responsibilities:

• Conduct the field inspections of the following programs: Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, and Heat Stress. Also assists with the Workplace Safety Programs like Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Accident Investigations, Aerial Lifts and Power Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety & Lock-out/Tag-out, Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and others.

• Implement effective programs to manage safety and health hazards and evaluate work operations, production methods, and hazard controls to determine potential contaminant emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions; when necessary, collect samples of work materials to assess employee exposure to toxic substances.

• Coordinate indoor air quality, light, and ergonomic assessments when requested or needed; recommend corrective actions to any deficiencies identified.

• Participate in special studies and monitoring programs to determine environmental conditions when necessary. These may include measuring airborne concentrations of dust, gases, vapors, and mists using air sampling instruments and collection devices. When necessary, coordinates such studies with non-university (third party) entities.

• Assist the EHS Training Coordinator on all aspects of Industrial Hygiene. Also, when needed, assist the Building Code Office in the review of plans of health hazard control procedures, and evaluates strategies and specifications of proposed contaminants and physical agent control.

• Assist with the analysis of accident/near miss data and the development of an action plan to reduce accident rates, as well as conducting job safety analyses to anticipate, identify, and establish controls for physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological workplace hazards. Also provide support as essential personnel as needed.

• Conduct safety risk assessments to evaluate and prioritize the future impact of hazard control measures. Also provide assistance to the Research & Environmental Support group on matters of industrial hygiene.

• Maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to include charging, calibration, and inventory control and provide support to the Facilities and Business Operations Safety Committee and other committees as assigned. Also provide other occasional support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.

• 2+ years of safety management experience.

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP).

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $23.94 to Negotiable. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Classification Title: Safety Specialist I

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.   

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.