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The primary purpose of the Workplace Safety (WPS) Field Specialist is to develop and manage the university Fall Protection Program in compliance with OSHA regulations. This position will be the designated OSHA 'Competent Person' and Subject-Matter Expert regarding fall protection system selection and use across campus. The position conducts investigations across campus in accordance with the annual Hazard Management Plan (HMP) inspection program, as well as serves as the main EHS liaison to departments hiring student-employees, such as Exercise Sports Sciences, Student Union, Student Stores, Athletics, etc. As part of the HMP program, the position will conduct safety investigations and training in order to ensure safe work practices of student workers and maintain compliance on campus with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state (NCOSHA) and university requirements. The individual in this position must have knowledge in research and workplace safety. The individual in this positions implements and monitors the educational program and trains/consults with campus staff faculty, researchers, and students on corrective actions, regulations, and requirements of regulatory agencies of the departments specified above. The primary goal of this position is to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all UNC facilities. This position is a member of the EHS Emergency Response/HazMat team. This requires on-call responsibilities throughout the standard 8-hour workday (8am-5pm).

Four (4) to five (5) years experience in the Environment, Health & Safety professions.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Drivers' License and an acceptable driving record. 

Physical Effort: Requires ability to walk, bend, stand, and climb ladders. Ability to enter laboratory animal research areas required. Ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required. An annual physical exam is required. Member of the HAZMAT team. 

Accuracy Required in Work: A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary since inspection results are reported to and used by various groups in the university community. Health and safety practices are impacted by the inspection findings. University compliance with the various regulatory agencies is dependent on the results of the inspections, reports, and surveys, along with the quality of the training provided to faculty, staff, and students on health and safety principles, practices, policies, and procedures. Multiple regulatory agencies thoroughly scrutinize academic institutions and the performance of their safety programs. Accurate measurements and observations are an essential and integral part of every survey and emergency response.

Consequence of Error: Inaccurate inspections or surveys can result in unsafe working conditions for faculty, staff, students, and compliance problems for the university. Inaccurate measurements or observations can allow unsafe, potentially dangerous, and injurious situations to persist. Failures in conforming to regulatory safety requirement may occur. Consequently, errors can lead to expensive, unnecessary corrective actions.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.