Laser Safety Specialist II

Job Posting Title:

Laser Safety Specialist II ----

Hiring Department:

Environmental Health and Safety ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately ----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue ----

Location:

AUSTIN, TX ----

Job Details:

General Notes

Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• •Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• •Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• •Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• •Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
• •Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• •Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• •Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• •Tuition assistance
• •Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• •Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• •Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• •For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

For more information on Environmental Health and Safety, Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Website

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

Purpose

Provides laser safety services that promote a safe working environment for University personnel and students; and assist in the operation and support of regulatory compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• •Participates in the laser laboratory compliance inspection program. Performs routine laser laboratory onsite safety assessments. Ensures laser use meets State regulatory requirements and other applicable standards, recommends appropriate control measures, and ensures completion of laser safety training by personnel.
• •Under direction of the Assistant Radiation & Laser Safety Officer and the LSO, performs laser beam hazard evaluations, produces reports and documentation, including recommendations for protection of laser users, facilities, and the public.
• •Collects and confirms laser emission parameters for new or current lasers. Assists in update, maintenance, and upgrade of the Laser Safety Program database files. Produces reports and maintains records as appropriate.
• •Provide oversight of the Laser Pointer policy implementation. Coordinates assessments with UT faculty and staff, collects and records laser product information and emission parameters.
• •Provide general safety and compliance support to the Radiation and Laser Safety group, including maintaining laser measurement equipment calibration and repair, support for radioactive materials, X-ray devices, radio-frequency emissions, sampling, surveys, and other activities as needed.
• •Perform other job related functions as assigned. Comply with EHS Principles of Professional Code of Conduct. Abide by federal, state and local laws, UT rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with other University offices. Drive UT vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited academic institution in Laser and Optical Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear or Radiation Science, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Biology, or other related field. Two years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance. Eligible to be certified in one of the following Certified Health Physicist CHP by American Academy of Health Physicists, Certified Safety Professional CSP by Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Laser Safety Officer CLSO by Board of Laser Safety, Certified Industrial Hygienist CIH by American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Must be able to pass university and FBI security background checks.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited academic institution in Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field. More than four years of full-time health physics or laser safety experience at an academic research institution. Certified in one or more of the following CHP, CSP, CLSO, CIH or comparable certification. USDOT, ICAO, IATA Hazardous Material Shipper's Certification.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• •Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• •May work in all weather conditions
• •May work in extreme temperatures
• •May work around chemical fumes
• •May work around standard office conditions
• •May work around biohazards
• •May work around chemicals
• •May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

• •Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• •Use of manual dexterity
• •Climbing of stairs
• •Climbing of ladders
• •Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

• •May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• •Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
• •May be required to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• •May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
• •May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
• •May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate job related equipment.
• •May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• •May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
• •Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• •Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift

40 Hour Work Week Schedule; Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required Materials

• •Resume/CV
• •3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• •Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will