Safety and Compliance Officer

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, additional hours may be required when on call

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Three or more years working in an Environmental Health and Safety Program or in a research laboratory with direct experience following and implementing standard laboratory policies, procedures, and best practices.

The Safety and Compliance Officer ( SCO) is a highly responsible professional position requiring a bachelor's degree, extensive knowledge, experience, and skills within specific programmatic area(s) with appropriate professional and/or technical certifications highly desirable. This position bridges the gap between the responsibilities of an Assistant Safety and Compliance Officer and Senior Safety and Compliance Officer. The SCO must maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity in representing the University and model a culture of safety. The SCO is a primary liaison and point-of-contact within specific programmatic areas for campus departments, including areas such as research, clinical, academic, athletic, and support services. The SCO is a front-line consultant involved with developing engagement insights and helping to drive results for the client. They identify critical information, develop analysis, share information, and make recommendations and assessments related to the engagement issues. The SCO is responsible for providing comprehensive health, safety, and/or compliance services and assisting in the University goal of a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace and academic environment. The work of a SCO is primarily administrative in nature and involves activities such as: the receipt, processing, and maintenance of health, safety and compliance protocols; advising faculty, staff, students and researchers regarding safety and compliance issues; analysis and interpretation of routine to highly complex policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines; providing training; and safety and compliance documentation and communication. The SCO will handle a case load of safety and/or compliance related tasks of high complexity with considerable independence under administrative supervision. Other responsibilities include actively promoting and managing specific aspects of safety and compliance and providing assistance to faculty, staff, and students.

Proven professionalism and integrity in representing safety and/or compliance offices or programs

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Member of Hazardous Materials Spill Response Team/On-Call After-Hours PREHS

Rotation.

Serves the functional roll of Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. This includes attending meetings, trainings, or other activities by serving as a proxy for, or as directed by the Senior Radiation Safety Officer.