Hazardous Materials Specialist - UW Safety Office

Hazardous Materials Specialist

Organize and coordinate operational duties and assigned personnel daily for the Hazardous Waste Facility including pickup, transportation, storage, and inventory management of hazardous waste and radioactive waste materials; operate and maintain radioactive detection and sampling equipment. Conduct training for faculty, staff, and administration.

• Supervise/perform the collection, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous or regulated materials.
• Supervise record keeping required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operate and maintain analytical electronic equipment and maintain records.
• Coordinate assigned operational activities for the Regulated Materials Management Center (RMMC); oversee cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work area.
• Recommend procedural changes and assist in development and maintenance of operational guidelines for standard operating procedures at the Regulated Materials Management Center (RMMC).
• Assist in emergency situations pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Participate in the correction of hazardous material exposure or contamination of facilities and/or personnel.
• Participate in monitoring or close-out of facilities, storage sites, and field experiments involving hazardous or regulated materials.
• Prepare hazardous materials packages for domestic and international shipping.
• Develop and conduct training dealing with hazardous materials shipping and regulated waste generation.

• Assist Safety Specialist(s), when necessary.
• Assist with implementation of operating plans for assigned area.

• Delegating Responsibility
• Stress Tolerance
• Safety Awareness
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Integrity
• Attention to Detail

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy
• Must be eligible to acquire the "Hazardous Materials" endorsement.

• Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding hazardous materials.

• Analytical electronic equipment and record-keeping

• Processes, operational guidelines, procedures and policies of the Hazardous Waste Facility (RMMC).

• Emergency procedures and policies regarding hazardous materials.

• Transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and/or radioactive materials.

• Transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of toxic gases, infectious materials, asbestos, PCBs, and other hazardous substances.

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

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