Compliance Safety Specialist

UtahPresents; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Environmental Health & Safety Specialists to implement health and safety policies and ensure regulatory compliance across locations. The role covers emergency planning, fire prevention, hazardous waste, and development of EHS policies with audits and training delivery.

You will investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports, guiding corrective actions and engaging with multiple university stakeholders.

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Level I: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years related work experience or master’s (or equivalency).
• Level II: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or master’s + 2 years.
• Level III: bachelor’s + 6 years or master’s + 4 years.
• Level IV: bachelor’s + 8 years or master’s + 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Reviews safety related documentation and data to ensure compliance.
• Reviews internal and external department documentation.
• Performs data entry into established databases.
• Manages department document control including change tracking and revision management.
• Analyzes and mitigates complex regulatory issues and workflow problems.
• Acts as liaison between University parties on compliance procedures.
• Triages questions and provides guidance for systems.
• Assists in developing SOPs and process improvements.
• May assist with training content and reporting for sponsored projects.
• 95% of work is computer-based work.

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/30/2026

Requisition Number PRN46361B

Job Title Environmental Health & Safety Specialists

Working Title Compliance Safety Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday/ 8 am – 5 pm

VP Area President

Department 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $32,900 - $61,500

Close Date 12/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and organization policies. Responsible for emergency response planning, fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, regulatory compliance, development, and updates of EHS policies and plans as required for different countries and locations. Perform safety audits and inspections to find potential hazards and take corrective actions where issues arise. Source, develop, and deliver necessary EHS training sessions, maintain and update training records and certificates. Investigate accidents and incidents to determine what caused them and take steps to prevent them in the future. Prepare detailed reports and follow up on recommended corrective actions associated with completed compliance & oversight reports, incident reports, observations, and root-causes. Moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline required. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Reviews safety related documentation and data within established systems to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Reviews documentation internal and external to the department.
• Performs data entry into established database(s) in support of EHS operations
• Conducts processes related to internal department document control including but not limited to change tracking and management, revision management, website content verification, etc.
• Analyzes and mitigates complex, non-routine regulatory issues and workflow problems.
• Acts as a liaison between University parties (PIs, regulatory team, inspection team, etc.) on issues pertaining to the department’s compliance procedures.
• Triages questions and provides virtual or in person system guidance when necessary
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and process improvements for departmental implementation and guidance for external associates.
• May assist with development of training/educational content related to the departmental compliance process.
• May assist with administrative tracking and reporting for department related sponsored projects.
• 95% of work is computer-based work

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu

**https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/**This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.