Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II

Job Opening ID

533294

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Location

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Review Date

09 / 24 / 2024

Regular / Temporary

Regular

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally.

Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice.

Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni.

U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No.

2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Supports the Department's mission of preventing loss of life or injury and minimizing harmful impacts to the environment through monitoring of compliance with safety standards / regulations and University policies / procedures.

This position will support the Radiation Safety and Lab Safety Compliance programs.

• Support the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with safety program implementation and maintenance
• Assist with Administrative tasks associated with the submittal and maintenance of all FIU radioactive materials licenses for current and new facilities, with focus on the new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) facility and PET radiopharmaceuticals
• Assist with Survey instrument pickup, packaging, and delivery
• Maintain accurate inventory records all radiation-related items such as sealed sources, x-ray devices, surveys, survey instruments, and authorized radioactive material users
• Radioactive material receipt, processing, delivery, and waste disposal
• Coordinate and document radiation safety training
• Develop, review, and update radiation safety documents and procedures
• Document submittal for new x-ray devices
• Prepare support documents for regulatory inspections, license renewals, reports, etc.
• Assist with As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program dosimetry tracking and communications
• Coordinate Radiation Control Committee meetings
• Conduct inspections to assess compliance with hazardous material / equipment use, storage and disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist with lab decommissions and closeouts
• Provide access to research and academic spaces for equipment certifications and maintain equipment inventory records
• Assist with review of activities and proposals involving hazardous materials / equipment
• Investigate hazardous material / equipment related incidents and report findings to the associated EH&S safety professional
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$40,000-$45,000

Work Schedule

Begin time : 8 : 30 AM

End time : 5 : 00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Exposure to hazards materials / equipment
• Ability to lift heavy equipment

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and / or FIU Campuses.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active / valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process.

In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.

It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

This posting will close at 12 : 00 am of the close date.

How to Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions.

The conditions are as follows :

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions.

Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.

For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http : / / www.floridavets.org / .

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years.

The FIU Annual Security report is available online at :

https : / / police.fiu.edu / download / annual-security-fire-safety-report /

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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