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Project Safety & Asbestos Program Coordinator- Facilities & Services)
Facilities and Services - University of Illinois

The Occupational Safety and Health Department for Facilities & Services is seeking a Project Safety & Asbestos Program Coordinator to assist with construction site safety inspections, reviewing project documents for OSHA compliance, and coordination of the campus asbestos and lead management programs and provide professional-level services related to those programs including, but not limited to, performing inspections, reviewing design documents, training personnel, maintaining inventories, and managing records. The successful candidate will participate in the department’s 24-hour emergency response operations.

Minimum qualifications include

1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. One of the following:

• Demonstrated experience in the asbestos industry as an accredited inspector and/or project supervisor
  OR
• Demonstrated experience in direct planning of construction projects and/or conducting inspections for construction projects.

4. Must obtain an Illinois Department of Public of Health Asbestos Building Inspector license within 6 months of the date of hire, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period in the position.
5. Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver’s license at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period in the position.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The annual salary for this position is $84,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 12, 2025. See the full position description and apply for this position at go.illinois.edu/ProjSafetyandAsbestos. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.