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Requisition ID:  118437

Occupational Safety Officer

We are seeking an Occupational Safety Officer who is primarily responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Occupational & Environmental Safety in the Department of Health, Safety, and Environment in the development and implementation of an occupational safety program for Johns Hopkins Institutions on the East Baltimore campus. This includes the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), School of Medicine (SOM), School of Nursing (SON), Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), and portions of the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS).


Essential Job Functions

  • Under the direction of the Associate Director, implements programs which will assure compliance with all safety, health and fire regulations required by Federal, State and City laws. Makes recommendations which will ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Investigates incidents involving fire, unsafe conditions and/or occupational injury. Communicates with staff, faculty and management to correct physical or procedural deficiencies that may be causing accidents, injuries or regulatory non-compliance. Promptly generates a written report of the findings. Interfaces with Facilities departments and effected staff to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of training programs in the area of occupational safety, evacuation and fire prevention for employees in all areas.
  • Accompanies representatives of government, insurance companies, and accrediting officials making safety, risk and fire inspections. Assists in tracking of annual fire department permits.
  • Reviews plans for new construction, renovation of existing facilities and building system outages to ensure that they are in compliance with safety and fire codes. Engages with engineering staff and management to resolve any problems.
  • Participates in the Respiratory Protection Program, assisting with respirator fit-testing. Performs PAPR filter changes, maintenance and distribution as needed.
  • Participates in the development of emergency plans for all areas. Updates unit specific life safety plans.
  • Assists in the development of fire drills, fire prevention manuals and other instructional tools that will aid in the control of fire hazards.
  • Assists industrial hygienists with annual chemical fume hood certifications.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other departments. Communicates and builds strong relationships at all levels.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and/or Apple operating systems, Microsoft Office products including – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other programs as needed to effectively track deficiencies, analyze data, write reports, send email, develop and produce training materials.
  • Recognizes unsafe work conditions or work practices, recommends abatement measures, and reports unabated conditions to management.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.


Certification

  • CIH, CSP, RS and/or HEM a plus


Communication

  • Excellent communications skills are required for the ability to respectfully relate to all levels of personnel in a university, hospital, and academic research environment.


Decision Making

  • Organizes and prioritizes assignments to meet changing priorities.
  • Carries out duties with no or limited supervision.


Authority

  • In situation involving imminent danger to Johns Hopkins staff, patients, or visitors, can take immediate appropriate action after consultation with Associate Director or the Director of Occupational and Environmental Safety.


Relationships

  • Provides professional service to faculty, staff and management in regard to occupational safety (internal customers). Interacts respectfully with representatives of external agencies, outside vendors and other institutions.


Relationships

  • Provides professional service to faculty, staff and management in regard to occupational safety (internal customers). Interacts respectfully with representatives of external agencies, outside vendors and other institutions.


Physical Requirements

  • Must be capable of performing assigned duties wearing respiratory protection.
  • Must be able to be medically certified to wear respiratory protection.
  • Ability to see within normal parameters.
  • Ability to walk/stand for extended periods (>75% of work day).
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.




Minimum Qualifications

DID NOT PRE-POPULATE BUT SEE BELOW PER THE JOB DESCRITON:


  • A Bachelor's Degree from an approved college in industrial hygiene, occupational safety or related field; at least two years of progressive experience in safety engineering, occupational safety, and/or fire prevention; or a combination of education and experience as determined by the Associate Director of HSE.

 

 

Classified Title: Occupational Safety Officer 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Occupational Safety Officer   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: Environmental Safety   
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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