Occupational Safety Specialist

Overview

Job Title : Occupational Safety Specialist

Location : Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular / Temporary : Regular

• Full-Time

Job ID : 287573

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is committed to student success and to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Located in Gwinnett County, GGC offers a modern campus and a vibrant community that supports personal and professional development. This role contributes to a positive safety culture across campus operations and services.

Summary : The primary purpose of the Occupational Safety Specialist is to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs tailored to the needs of craft / trade and campus support staff. The specialist identifies hazards through site assessments, risk analysis, and regulatory review, then translates findings into clear, actionable materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, safe work guidelines, and training manuals). This position prepares and delivers engaging training sessions, tracks program effectiveness, and fosters continuous improvement to protect employees and promote safe work practices.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to develop and implement safety programs and procedures.

Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and work in various environmental conditions.

Ability to work flexible hours or respond to emergencies when needed.

SKILLS

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with frontline workers, supervisors, and management.

Proficiency with standard office software and safety-related systems / databases for training records, inspections, and incident reporting.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on USG values and conduct policies are available in USG policy manuals. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as outlined in Board Policy.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and satisfactory background and / or drug tests as required. Offers comply with applicable laws and BOR policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by law. For disability accommodations during the application process, please contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Background Check

Other Information

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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