Safety & Compliance Rep IV

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Full Time 40 hours Range URG 108 UF&S MC Operations

Schedule

8 AM-4:30 PM

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the general direction, the Safety and Compliance Coordinator assists with daily administration, with an emphasis on the functional responsibilities of the program. The Coordinator will work closely with Department staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards from the Joint Commission (TJC), NYSDOH, EPA, OSHA and other local, state and federal agencies, while supporting the applicable policies and procedures of the University. Remains up to date on all regulatory standards applicable to safety and compliance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as a liaison with Environmental Health and Safety (EH& S) and other disciplines. Reports any identified issues or concerns and follows through to ensure resolution. Conducts specialized audits or inspections as required. Ensures recognized best practices are followed.
2. Designs and implements staff safety training programs. Creates and presents new safety trainings as needed. Provides required updates to existing safety trainings. Maintains staff safety training records.
3. Works in conjunction with leadership to manage the cleanliness of facilities for the safety of employees, ensuring all safety codes are being followed and maintained.
4. Supports department in the design and execution of special projects. Assists with risk evaluation, the writing of standard operating procedures and implementation. Discusses research plans, investigates risk associated with those plans and remediates per applicable safety standards with departmental leadership.
5. Assists in the facilitation of a department-based employee safety committee to review safety concerns, develop and follow through on appropriate corrective action to ensure a safe working environment. Investigates work place accidents and near misses, identifies root causes and follows through on corrective action plans to mitigate risk. Conducts Job Hazard Assessments (JHA).
6. Maintains the most current information and training of regulatory standards.
7. Acts as a liaison to obtain Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) training and proper use as required.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in related field required;
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations including OSHA, ISO and ANSI required.
• Excellent communication skills also required.
• Clean and valid NYS driver's license required.
• OSHA communication certification preferred.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.91 - $34.87 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.