MSCCN | Safety Specialist I | orono, me

The University of Maine System's Risk and Safety Management Department is seeking a Safety Specialist. This full-time position is on the University of Maine's Orono campus. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some evening and weekend hours to support all employees during their work shifts, as needed. This position requires up to 50% travel statewide with occasional overnights. The Safety Specialist is responsible for performing client observations (audits), conducting training, and writing documents in areas related to occupational and life safety in order to comply with federal and state regulations. This position will work closely with all campus personnel throughout the University of Maine System (UMS) to provide outreach, training, consultation, and programmatic support for occupational and life safety. The Safety Specialist works under general supervision and is expected to be self-motivated and accomplish goals. To learn more about the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the full job description (. The Risk and Safety Management (RSM) program is a system-wide department dedicated to serving all seven campuses of the University of Maine System. The department provides guidance, support, and management tools to help campuses protect people, property, and the environment while advancing their shared mission of excellence in teaching, research, and public service. To enhance risk and safety performance, RSM is committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) designed to promote continuous improvement and built on the foundational principles of Leadership and Policy, Risk Management, Compliance Assistance, and Education and Outreach. These principles drive the achievement of SMS goals and support the creation of a safe and resilient campus environment. RSM aims to lead by example in risk and safety management, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the enterprise. By empowering campus community members to prioritize safety and recognize risk, RSM is dedicated to advancing a proactive and sustainable safety culture systemwide. Salary and Benefits: The normal hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 commensurate with experience and skills. The University provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary ( to learn more. Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, you must submit materials by December 15, 2024. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements Ability to work independently, as a team member, and with community members such as employees, students, and volunteers. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with internal and external customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to act in an advisory capacity or technical liaison. Excellent team facilitation and time management skills. Strong computer skills with a variety of personal computers and software programs, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe Suites. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work odd shits to accommodate client's needs. Valid Driver's License in good standing Ability to travel up to 50% of the calendar year to support clients throughout the state. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in occupational or life safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, emergency management, occupational health, life or physical sciences, physics, biology or chemistry, or one of the following are required: Five years of experience directly related to occupational or life safety in the military. Five years of progressively more technical occupational and life safety experience AND a certification by an appropriate body such as OSHA Technical Institute, National Fire Protection Association, National Safety Council, Board of Certifying Safety Professionals, or the American Society of Safety Professionals. Five years of occupational or life safety experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in occupational and life safety typically found in a research university environment encompassing service, education, support, technical, maintenance, and construction How to Apply: Materials must be submitted via 'Apply Now' below. You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, and upload: 1) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2) a resume/curriculum vitae Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF) (. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact the UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Road, The University of Maine, Orono, ME , 207.581.4053. About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS ( and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (.

Created: 2024-11-30