UW-Madison is recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist. See the full announcement at http://go.wisc.edu/11dnqj for more details. Application deadline is Nov 23, 2011.
This is a re-announcement. Candidates who previously applied need not reapply. The original deadline for this recruitment was October 21, 2011.
This position is located in Environment, Health and Safety, Facilities Planning and Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison, at 30 E Campus Mall. Website: http://www2.fpm.wisc.edu/safety/
Job Duties:
This position provides staff assistance and technical industrial hygiene work through the implementation of a comprehensive abatement and management program for facility-related hazardous substances such as asbestos, lead and mold at University of Wisconsin-Madison facilities. The position is responsible for performing and interpreting the results of industrial hygiene samples; conducting field investigations and literature review related to industrial hygiene, environmental protection, and public health aspects of the asbestos and lead management programs. The position functions as a scientific expert on professional matters related to environmental health, public health, and industrial hygiene as they relate to hazardous substance abatement and management. For a complete position description, please go to: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WEBListing/Classified/PDDetail.aspx?vacid=80390&title=55571
Special Notes:
This position requires a conviction record check. Due to the nature of this position, applicants will be asked to furnish a signed written record of any conviction or pending criminal charges, and should be prepared to discuss this record either prior to or during a job interview.
For UW-Madison Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.safeu.wisc.edu/, or call the Dean of Students office at (608) 263-5700 for a paper copy.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: asbestos hazards, inspection, materials and uses, methods of testing abatement, regulations and recommendations; building design, layout and systems; state building, safety, and health codes; building mechanical systems (e.g. plumbing, electrical, ventilation, steam,); established safety practices, procedures, techniques standards and codes; industrial hygiene techniques and instrumentation; general and local ventilation and exhaust principles. Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and building specifications.
How To Apply:
Special application/examination materials can be downloaded from the following web site: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/COB/CurrentUWEmployment.html or to have them mailed, call or write to Kristin Vieth, 608/265-4058; kvieth@fpm.wisc.edu , FP&M Personnel, 1217 University Avenue, Room 201, Madison WI 53706. Completed application/examination materials must be received in this office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.