Chemical Hygiene Officer

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
The Chemical Hygiene Officer coordinates, manages, and oversees the laboratory safety program for the university. Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive lab safety program to protect people and the environment while supporting a high-level research and teaching environment.
Responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates the UCF Laboratory Safety Manual and laboratory work instructions.
• Monitors federal, state, and local health and safety codes and best management practices related to occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals.
• Assesses, develops and provides laboratory safety program elements for academic and research laboratories.
• Coordinates and manages laboratory safety and compliance inspections of assigned areas per applicable safety manuals and Environmental Health and Safety policy.
• Provides non-compliance reports to PI's, department chairs, directors, and university auditors.
• Works with campus officials to correct deficiencies.
• Assists in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for existing and new laboratory safety program areas.
• Coordinates and manages the maintenance of laboratory locations and the Principal Investigator Registration Database.
• Reviews research proposals for laboratory safety issues.
• Provides direction to the new faculty orientation and biannual PI lab safety training.
• Manages the chemical fume hood inspection program.
• Ensures completion of biannual inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Conducts accident investigations for all laboratory related incidents and near-miss reports.
• Serves on the UCF Laboratory Safety Committee.
• Maintains records, develops lesson plans and conducts personnel training.
• Maintains and updates PI orientation training and laboratory start-up and close-out procedures.
• Trains team members to ensure consistent administration of these activities across campus.
• Serves as a consultant on laboratory renovation and construction projects.
• Participates in the development and update of UCF laboratory design standards.
• Assists the EHS Training Coordinator in developing and updating training programs related to areas of expertise.
• Participates in providing safety practical sessions and special training topics.
• Assists with shipping hazardous materials/dangerous goods for the UCF community.
• Maintains DOT Hazardous Materials and IATA Dangerous Goods certification.
• Assists the UCF Chemical Safety and Security Coordinator in ensuring proper storage, identification, and reporting of hazardous materials per the UCF Chemical Inventory Policy.
• May assist in approving hazardous materials purchase.
• Assist with hazardous materials shipping services for UCF affiliated facilities for off-site shipments.
• Reviews and verifies equipment and facility decontamination prior to surplus, transfer, or disposal.
• Assists The Laser Safety Officer (LSO) with laser safety as a backup during times of need.
• Serves on Emergency Operations Centers Essential Support Function #10 Hazardous Materials Response.
• May need to respond to after-hours events on an occasional basis.
• Maintains RCRA and HAZWOPER certifications and respiratory protection clearance.
• Other duties as required in accordance with the needs of the University.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Florida drivers's license.
• Prior University experience.
• Prefer OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current DOT hazardous materials training.

Additional Application Materials Required:
Cover Letter and Resume
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Classification Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave 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, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page and click here.

Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.
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.
#LI-YR1
#LI-ONSITE
Department
Environmental Health and Safety
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM and as needed for emergencies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$64,518.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
01-11-2024-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.