Hazardous Waste Program Specialist or Program Coordinator Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=535025&lJobSourceTypeID=831&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 535025 Work type: Classified Staff Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Administrative/Professional, Planning/Project Management Department: Safety and Risk Services Classification: Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (EHS2): $26.97-$41.28 per hour / Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (EHS3) $31.06-$47.64 per hour FTE: 1.0 Review of Applications Begins March 10, 2025; open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for this position, submit a complete application that includes an online application and resume addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. As the position is dual listed, candidates will be evaluated for both the EHS2 and EHS3 position descriptions. Department Summary Safety and Risk Services’ (SRS) mission is to collaborate with all campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and visitors) and the surrounding community, to safeguard life and health and mitigate threats to the university’s core mission of academic excellence, research, and public service. Safety and Risk Services comprises Emergency Management and Continuity, Environmental Health and Safety, Campus Mapping, Risk & Insurance, and the University of Oregon Police Department. SRS fulfills its mission by providing a variety of professional services, technical assistance, training, and regulatory oversight. The total Safety and Risk Services portfolio includes around 125 employees and a current annual operating budget of approximately $15 million. Safety and Risk Services also supports, and the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) leads, the University’s strategic Enterprise Risk Management and Organizational Resilience Framework to cultivate leadership, staff engagement, effective partnerships, situational awareness, innovation, and proactive problem solving to create a more resilient and agile university. Position Summary We are seeking to fill one position as either a Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2) or a Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3). Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist: As part of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department at the University of Oregon, the Hazardous Waste Specialist collects, documents, and disposes of hazardous, universal, and biohazardous waste consistent with state and federal law. The Hazardous Waste Specialist trains university waste generators on efficient processing, appropriate documentation, and required disposal practices for their regulated wastes. The Hazardous Waste Specialist schedules and coordinates waste shipments with hazardous waste vendors, checks and signs hazardous waste manifests, and keeps detailed records. The Hazardous Waste Specialist provides regular feedback to campus partners and EHS management, enabling continued regulatory compliance. Collaboration and communication with other parts of EHS are key to day-to-day interactions. Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator: The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator is responsible for managing hazardous waste disposal processes for the Eugene campus (~300 acres, 80+ buildings, and total property value in excess of $3.8 billion) and provides oversight and technical expertise to operations conducting hazardous waste management at satellite campuses. This position conducts and leads operations providing for employee safety and protection of the environment under UO policy IV.05.01. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator serves as a backup for the Hazardous Materials Manager and Chemical Safety Officer. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator leads the work of 1-2 hazardous materials/waste specialists, 1-2 student workers, and will have primary responsibility for oversight of the day-to-day management of hazardous waste disposal contractors' and vendors' work including having the authority to halt hazardous waste management work of UO contractors or staff if necessary. Special Requirements for both levels: • This position requires the 40-hour HAZWOPER training or will successfully acquire training within 6 months of hire. • This position requires the RCRA subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. • This position requires the Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. • This position will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification Work Schedule for both levels: This position provides essential services to university operations, both routine and emergency and must be available for 24-hour call-back response to incidents involving hazardous materials, or other incidents as necessary. Minimum Requirements Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2): • A Bachelor's degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND • Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety; OR • A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications. Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. _____________ Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3): • A Bachelor’s degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND • Five years of experience performing duties comparable to Level 2*; OR • A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications. Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience. Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. * Level 2 Environmental Health & Safety professionals apply high levels of knowledge and experience in environmental and occupational health/safety to work proficiently and independently within multiple areas of assignment, including, but not limited to, utilizing a broad knowledge of chemical hazards and related regulations, writing procedures for material safety programs, responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and others, and preparing written reports and recommending procedures to meet compliance requirements. Professional Competencies Professional Competencies for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2): • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to operate specialty equipment, including analytical and bulk material handling apparatus. • Database computer skills necessary to accurately enter and maintain critical information. _____________ Professional Competencies for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3): • Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgment. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with an organization's staff, students and community/government agencies. • Communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Ability to operate specialty equipment, including analytical and bulk material handling apparatus. • Database computer skills necessary to accurately enter and maintain critical information. • Understanding of the US Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and its application to higher education. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2): • Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, public health, or environmental compliance programs. • 40-hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire). • RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire). • Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire). _____________ Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3): • Advanced degree relevant to EHS department mission. • 40-hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire). • RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire). • Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire). • Experience at a research university collecting and processing hazardous wastes. • Experience at a research university educating hazardous waste generators on appropriate tactics. • Completion of graduate-level courses or additional experience applicable to waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, public health, or environmental compliance programs. FLSA Exempt: No All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112. 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