Hazardous Materials Management Specialist I - Research Integrity, Laboratory Safety

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Hazardous Materials Management Specialist I to oversee hazardous waste policies and ensure safety compliance across campuses. The role supports chemical, biological and environmental protection programs and assists with safety training and investigations.

The position requires an HS diploma with relevant experience, plus the ability to work in a hazardous environment and wear PPE. It is a full-time on-site role in San Antonio, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; education may substitute on a one-for-one basis for the required experience.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operational coordination and implementation of sectional/divisional hazardous waste policies and procedures for safe use and control of hazardous materials and waste at UT San Antonio campuses and facilities.
• Assists campus faculty and staff in compliance with institutional policies and programs for chemical, biological, and environmental protection safety.
• Makes recommendations to management and conducts evaluations of potentially hazardous areas and advises on safe practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional interaction

Motorized carts

Computer

Portable devices

Office equipment

Material handling

Balances and scales

Protective clothing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Associate's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Hazardous Materials Management Specialist I - ResearchIntegrity, Laboratory Safety

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16674

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine.

Salary Range

Up to $50,000 annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Details

Job Summary

The Hazardous Material Management Specialist I providesknowledge and expertise in the chemical and biological wasteprograms within the UT San Antonio programs and assist the institution with compliance in chemical, biological, radiologicalwaste, or environmental protection programs.

Core Responsibilities

1. Oversees the operational coordination and implementation ofsectional/divisional hazardous waste policies and procedures forthe safe use and control of hazardous materials, environmentalconcerns, and waste control at all UT San Antonio campuses, andowned or operated facilities.
2. Assists campus faculty and staff in compliance with,institutional policies and programs for chemical, biological,and/or environmental protection safety to include theidentification of potential safety and health hazards.
3. Makes recommendations to management. Conducts evaluations ofpotentially hazardous areas and conditions and advises employees,students, and faculty on safe practices for potential hazards.
4. Collects for processing, bulk packages and/or prepare forshipment hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive materials toinclude waste materials.
5. Assists with ensuring all universal waste and recyclablematerials are properly collected, stored, and transported asrequired.
6. Assists with chemical inventory in laboratory setting. Worksindependently, collecting and logging in chemical information andworking under potential hazardous environment wearing appropriatepersonal protective equipment.
7. Interacts with equipment and hazardous materials vendors,testing laboratories and contractors, environmental abatement, andremediation contractors, and/or disposal companies as required.Order supplies, certify and maintain safety equipment or assist UTSan Antonio personnel.
8. Assists, as directed by supervisor, federal, state, and localofficials charged with ensuring compliance with applicableregulations, guidelines, and environmental issues (i.e. – EAA, EPA,OSHA, TDSHS, and TCEQ).
9. Assists with investigations related to health and safetyaccidents, and/or including incidents to include hazardoussubstance releases/exposures.
10. Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up-to-dateon new safety techniques and changes to applicable codes andregulations and maintain certification(s).
11. Provides general safety and health training to Universitypersonnel.
12. Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in varioustasks, to ensure safety.
13. Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance withwork instructions.
14. Proactively makes recommendations to improve safety.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• At departments discretion, education may be substituted on aone for one basis for the required experience.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science,Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related scientificfield.
• Experience working with chemical and biological materials in alaboratory, research, or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling, storage, and safetyprocedures, including compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strong foundation in chemistry, including a working knowledgeof acids, bases, chemical reactions, and laboratory bestpractices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal andwritten.
• Ability to interact with a professional constituency.
• Motorized carts and vehicle.
• Computer.
• Portable electronic devices.
• Standard office equipment.
• Various material handling equipment, to include ladders, handtrucks, dollies, pallet jacks and powered industrial truck.
• Balances, scales, and various detection meters.
• Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing

Working Conditions

• Academic, laboratory, research, clinical facilities, and fieldconditions in or adjacent to radiological, biological, chemical,and other hazardous material work areas. Personal protectiveclothing and respirator (full face, half face), protectiveclothing, gloves, eyewear, and footwear. Work involves variousdegrees of hazard and may include prolonged work in outdoorconditions. Use of specialized personal protective equipment andwork in hazardous areas mandates participation in the UTSAOccupational Health Program. May respond to emergency situationsinvolving chemical or biological spills. May need to qualify undera medical evaluation and successful completion of specializedtraining.

Physical Demands

• Duties involve management of storage facilities includinglifting 35lbs boxes 5ft high, tilting 55-gallon drum (450lbs), andusing hand carts to move them. Physical ability to sit, walk,kneel, bend, crawl and climb stairs and ladders.

This position will work primarily on campus.

Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affine Action Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.