Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 24, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 392E-YN_CS_NPS - Occupational Safety & Health Professional 1 Business Title: Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 1 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: Are you ready to launch your career in occupational safety and health? As an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 1 (OSHP1), youll step into a dynamic, entry-level role where youll learn, grow, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the WSU community. In this role, you will: Work under the guidance of experienced professionals who will support your development every step of the way. Assist in key functions within WSUs Occupational Health Services and Environmental Services groups. Help collect, review, and analyze data related to occupational health and environmental safety. Stay current with industry trends and cutting-edge information to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for you to build foundational experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental healthwhile making a meaningful impact on campus. If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about creating safer workplaces, youll thrive in this role. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,119 to $5,531 | Range 46 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university involving major study in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or closely related field; OR, four (4) years of technician, or para-professional paid experience in one or more of the following industries: government, military, public heath or related safety and health field. Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements under SPPM 7 and departmental driving standards to fulfill job responsibilities (dependent upon actual job responsibilities). Ability to obtain the following WSDA Public Health certifications within six (6) months of hire: Ornamental Insect and Disease Control, PCO General, and Public Health Control. Must have ability to wear a full-face air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus. Area/College: Facilities Services - Environmental Health and Safety Department Name: Environmental Health and Safety Location: Pullman, WA 99164 Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required document to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume External candidates, upload the document in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload the document in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application. Document may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. 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