OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 3 days in office, 2 days of teleworkPosting Date: 03/28/2025Closing Info: To ensure consideration, Apply By 04/28/2025Shift: First ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. The Environmental Health & Safety Department's (EH&S) Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Manager provides leadership for the University's occupational hygiene and safety programs and services, for personnel and facility health and safety and University compliance with local, state and federal, and funding agency requirements.This position will manage and implement the University's occupational hygiene and physical safety programs including respiratory protection, hearing loss prevention, indoor air quality, personal protective equipment, regulated building materials (e.g., asbestos, lead), chemical safety, heat stress prevention, wildfire smoke, shop safety, energized equipment safety, confined space entry, fall protection, and ergonomics. This position directly manages a team of four to seven occupational health and safety professionals.This position is required to demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the execution of their duties.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManage and Implement Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Projects, and Services (55%)

• This position is responsible for overseeing, developing, managing, and implementing institution-wide Occupational Health and Safety programs and services for all University campuses and medical facilities.
• Ensure effective and compliant programs are in place in coordination with UW unit leadership and EH&S colleagues.
• Provide specialized technical expertise and consultation institution-wide to UW unit leaders, UW personnel, and EH&S department staff and managers regarding environmental and occupational health and safety assessments.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in occupational hygiene, exposure sciences, environmental health, engineering, chemistry, natural sciences, or related field.
• At least six years of direct occupational hygiene work experience including program management.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Experience as a supervisor, managing technical professionals conducting occupational hygiene and safety exposure duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences.WORKING CONDITIONSThis position will work in all University workplaces including an office location, construction and maintenance sites, research and teaching labs, health care facilities, and animal care and use areas.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.
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