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Princeton University Environmental Health and Safety seeks a collaborative, skilled, highly motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Campus Safety Specialist. The successful candidate will assist with aspects of a wide range of campus-related health and safety programs.

The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides leadership, technical support, information and training, consultation, and periodic audits of environmental, health and safety practices and regulatory compliance. EHS employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of 20 professional and support staff working to address health and safety issues in several broad areas including: workplace safety, occupational health, laboratory safety, emergency management, environmental programs, and general health and safety for the campus community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing thorough knowledge of all applicable standards, codes and regulations; providing for timely dissemination of pertinent information to all segments of the University; developing and presenting training with minimal direction from senior EHS staff; developing and maintaining web-based materials in support of assigned programs, fielding technical questions and providing health and safety consultation as needed.

• In collaboration with Campus Safety staff, manages administrative aspects of assigned programs, such as confined space entry, electrical safety, construction safety, fall protection, hand and portable power tool safety, telecommunications safety, and other aspects of campus/workplace safety.
• Acts as the primary safety liaison for certain campus partner departments, including answering all initial inquiries and serving on departmental safety committees
• Conducts health and safety surveys related to assigned departments, including developing and documenting recommendations for corrective action. Through use of institutional health & safety compliance software, identifies and transmits findings and recommendations as well as completion tracking of identified remedial action.
• Provides a high level of customer service to the entire campus community.
• Conducts injury and incident investigations as assigned by the EHS senior staff and issues timely reports with corrective actions
• Responds to incidents occurring on campus, including after hours and weekends. Provides assistance to campus workers and to emergency responders during the course of ongoing incidents and/or immediately following. Required to be on-call for 7 days at a time on a rotating basis (3-4 times per year).

Essential Qualifications:

• B.S. in occupational safety, public health, engineering or closely related field required (Advanced Degree preferred)
• 2-4 years work experience providing safety services in a university or workplace setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate to a diverse community of clients
• Ability to master computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to effectively prepare and present information and training to adult learners
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection, work in hot or cold environments, stand for extended periods of time, enter confined spaces, and work on elevated surfaces.
• Valid driver's license
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to balance multiple, simultaneous assignments

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in creating and maintaining electronic media; e.g., web pages (Drupal), online training (Captivate, Storyline)
• Have or have the ability to obtain Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) qualifications.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

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