Safety Specialist

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.

Preferred: Advanced degree in Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None

Preferred: Industrial Hygiene, environmental remediation or occupational safety.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Class A, B or C valid Texas driver's license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire

Preferred: CHMM - Cert Hazardous Materials Mgr Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHP - Certified Health Physicist American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Industrial Hygienist American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Upon Hire

Preferred: CBSP - Cert Biological Safety Prof American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CSP - Certified Safety Professional By the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP). Upon Hire

Preferred: MP - Licensed Medical Physicist Licensed by the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicist. Upon Hire

Preferred: CFPS - Certified Fire Protection Spec Certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: ASB-C - Lic Asbestos Consultant Licensed Asbestos Consultant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Asbestos Project Manager by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: ASB-S - Licensed Asbestos Supv Licensed Asbestos Supervisor by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHSP - Cert Healthcare Safety Prof Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management (BCHCM). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professionals By Board of Certified Hazardous Control (BCHC). Upon Hire

Preferred: CEM - Certified Energy Manager Certification By the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Upon Hire

Preferred: OHST - Cert Occup Health & Sfty Tchnl Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists. Upon Hire

Preferred: LMAC - Licensed Mold Assessment Cons Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Mold Technician License by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Asbestos Inspector by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CFI - Certified Fire Inspector Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-I) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CFI - Certified Fire Inspector Certified Fire Inspector II (CFI-II) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) by the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP). Upon Hire

Preferred: Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) by the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP). Upon Hire

Preferred: CPH - Certified in Public Health Certified Public Health Professional (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). Upon Hire

Preferred: RAS - Registered Accessibility Spec Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Upon Hire

Preferred: Registered Sanitarian Registered Sanitarian (RS) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHFM - Cert Healthcare Facility Mgr Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CESP-Certified Environmental Services Professional By the American Hospital Association (AHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Hazardous Materials Handling Certification for HM-181, HM-215-A and HM-126-F from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Upon Hire

Preferred: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) General Site Worker class from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Accessibility Inspector / Plans Examiner by International Code Council (ICC). Upon Hire

Preferred: CBCP - Cert Business Cont Planner Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional (CHPCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html