Emergency Preparedness & Safety Specialist I

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist I to bolster campus emergency preparedness, recovery, mitigation and occupational safety programs. You will work with faculty, staff, students, leadership, and responders to strengthen preparedness and lead trainings and inspections.

The role focuses on developing procedures, coordinating drills, and supporting safety across university operations, fostering a safe learning and research environment on a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with emergency preparedness and safety programs is preferred.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Operations Plan and preparedness activities.
• Develop and deliver emergency preparedness training, tabletop exercises, drills, and after-action reports.
• Conduct life safety and occupational safety inspections and recommend corrective actions.
• Support fire and life safety programs including inspections and evacuation planning.
• Administer safety-related programs and supervise student employees.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Training & exercises

Safety inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist I to bolster campus emergency preparedness, recovery, mitigation and occupational safety programs. You will work with faculty, staff, students, leadership, and responders to strengthen preparedness and lead trainings and inspections.

The role focuses on developing procedures, coordinating drills, and supporting safety across university operations, fostering a safe learning and research environment on a large