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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Inside Higher Ed, Statesboro, Georgia, United States, 30458

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Join our team at

Georgia Southern University . This is a

Full Time ,

Regular

position located in Savannah, GA.

Job Summary Assist the university’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program with environmental programs and occupational safety. Respond to emergencies related to hazardous waste and lead the campus in preventing related issues. The specialist may also support similar tasks on the Statesboro campus as needed.

Responsibilities

Respond to work order requests for pickups of hazardous waste, universal waste, or biomedical waste.

Perform routine inspections of labs, shops, eyewash/showers, and environmental compliance areas.

Assist with annual certification of laboratory ventilation systems (e.g., chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, local exhaust systems).

Maintain accurate and concise records.

Respond to incidents, customer requests, emergencies, and site clean‑ups.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or a related field.

One (1) or more years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of regulations governing EHS programs and experience in higher education, research laboratories, or environmental consultation.

Work experience in higher education environments.

Salary $17.55 - $21.97 per hour (bi‑weekly basis).

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Two (2) Professional References

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947.

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