Environ Health & Safety Spec (Finance)

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist position supports USF programs and initiatives associated with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as well as USF System policies and procedures for the safe and compliant management of University laboratories and associated research activities. The EH&S Specialist supports University wide compliance initiatives and works collaboratively with other EH&S program areas and external Departments to develop, implement, and sustain environmental health and safety programs/initiatives intended to promote the success of students and the advancement of research by protecting life, property, and the environment. Minimum Qualifications:
\n
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a higher education/research environment, regulatory compliance, or safety compliance program; an Associate's degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for the required experience.
\n
Preferred Qualifications:
\n
B.S. in a Natural Science or Public Health. Two (2) years experience in the environmental health & safety, regulatory compliance field with direct experience in research/laboratory safety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and biomedical waste management.
\n
Additional Information for Applicants:
\n
Valid Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire is required.Working at USF
\n
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
\n
About USF
\n
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
\n
Compliance and Federal Notices
\n
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
\n
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
\n
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
\n
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Conducts safety and compliance inspections, incident investigations, writes associated reports, and assists laboratory/research operations in maintaining compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as well as USF policies and procedures.
\n
Delivers, tracks, and reports on required training programs related to laboratory safety and hazardous waste management.
\n
Assists with the maintenance of the USF chemical inventory tracking system including implementation, chemical clean-outs, chemical receiving, QA/QC, and data entry.
\n
Conducts fume hood testing. Assists researchers with completion of service requests for fume hoods requiring maintenance.
\n
Provides back-up and assistance to hazardous waste specialists providing assistance with waste pick-ups emergency response support for minor hazardous materials releases.
\n
Performs other duties as necessary to support the overall mission of EH&S and the University of South Florida.