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Occupation Safety and Health Specialist Job at University of Maryland Baltimore County

University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD 21250

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-08-28
  • Location
    Baltimore, MD 21250
  • Job Title
    Occupation Safety and Health Specialist
  • Gender
    Both
Department:

Environmental Safety & Health (ESH)

ESH furnishes many services that provide the tools for a healthy and safe environment for the University Community. ESH serves the University Community by providing technical support, informational training, consultation and periodic audits of environmental health and safety practices, as well as regulatory compliance.

It is the goal of ESH to be a highly-valued partner with all UMBC faculty, staff and students in order to facilitate completion of their work in a safe and compliant manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact ESH at (410) 455-2918 or esh@umbc.edu



Position Overview:

The Occupation Safety and Health Specialist will help develop, implement and improve and occupational safety programs for UMBC.



Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $76,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2021 Great College to Work for…. In every category.



Responsibilities:

The Occupation Safety and Health Specialist will help develop, implement and improve occupational safety programs for the campus community to foster a safe work environment. This position will also assist with the development and implementation of other ESH programs to promote environmental safety, safe work practices and compliance with regulations and requirements of local, state and federal oversight.



Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (i.e. Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Health, Health Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).

Three years of progressive experience implementing occupational safety and/or industrial hygiene programs.

Offers of employment may be contingent on applicant obtaining medical clearance by university approved medical staff.

Employee will be personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. This position may, at times, require the employee to work with or be in potentially hazardous areas.



Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's Degree and additional professional certification is preferred.



Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.



Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

  • 22 Days of Annual Leave
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities
  • & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.



Salary:
Salary starts at $76,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours:
Full-time

Type:
Regular

Additional Information:
Position will require off-hours work and weekends as needed.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:


If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.



Work Authorization:
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.



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