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JOB REQUIREMENTS Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Env Health & Safe Spec III Position Summary The University of Wisconsin–Platteville is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist. The specialist's primary role is to safeguard the environmental health and safety of the employees, students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This full‑time position involves interacting with a broad range of disciplines and providing technical guidance to all levels of administration and employees daily. The scope includes emergency planning, hazardous waste program coordination, construction and renovation project safety review, workers' compensation program, environmental regulation compliance, and occupational safety program development, implementation and control. It is a regular full‑time role with a starting salary of $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education. The University of Wisconsin offers a nationally top‑ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. Key Job Responsibilities Develop and implement programs to address safety concerns. Provide consultation, direction and resources recommendations 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 specialized areas of safety such as biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Manage the logistics of a safety program and be 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 leadership. Qualifications & Other Requirements Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicant eligibility is restricted to current employees of the Universities of Wisconsin. All applicants must follow the university’s internal application process via Workday. EEO Statement The University of Wisconsin–Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. It is an AA/EEO employer. Names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing to keep their identities confidential, and all finalists, will be released upon request. Application Instructions Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9222BF435FC14A53 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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