The Safety Specialist II for Occupational Health will provide risk assessment support and hazard control guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding occupational health and safety programs. The role focuses on minimizing risks associated with workplace and campus-wide hazards, promoting a strong safety culture, and maintaining compliance with University policies and federal, state, and local regulations. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Occupational Health & Safety.

The role requires technical expertise in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards, as well as applying management-of-change principles to anticipate risks associated with evolving work processes. The Safety Specialist II will serve as a technical expert in occupational health and collaborate with other University safety programs.

Responsibilities include implementing and updating industrial hygiene and occupational health programs, conducting baseline surveys and exposure assessments, and evaluating facility operations, construction activities, and environmental air quality concerns. The position also supports safety awareness training and development of outreach materials for hazardous materials and safe work practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the University are essential.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: ability to raise, lower, and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds using the hand, arm, or shoulder and the ability to walk by moving about on foot for extended periods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.