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University of Colorado Temporary Asbestos/Lead Specialist in Boulder, Colorado
Temporary Asbestos/Lead Specialist
Requisition Number: 56944
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 02-Jul-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Asbestos/Lead Specialist ! The responsibilities will be to independently conduct building audits and surveys of university facilities and equipment to determine the location of regulated building materials (e.g., asbestos and lead) and assist with and supervise abatement activities. This position has the potential to lead to a full-time employment opportunity.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides comprehensive safety oversight, training, compliance assurance and hazardous material management/disposal services to all campus operations (research, general fund operations, auxiliary operations, events, etc.). We coordinate with University Risk Management regarding campus safety liabilities/risks and develop programs to proactively address issues; develop and implement occupational safety programs that work to reduce risk management liabilities and claims, and coordinate responses to critical campus incidents and ensure appropriate hazard mitigation and remediation for hazardous materials incidents in full compliance with applicable state, federal, and/or local regulations.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Bulk sample collection and submission of samples to approved laboratories for analysis.
Logging bulk samples into a University managed database.
Using a portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) instrument to identify lead containing coatings in commercial and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated facilities.
Visual inspections and collection of air samples in compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8 abatement clearance criteria.
Maximum Allowable Asbestos Limit(MAAL) monitoring.
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) monitoring.
Verbal and written recommendations for accurate asbestos and lead based paint operations on campus to staff and contractors within guidelines from the Asbestos Coordinator. Asbestos and Lead operations include abatement, construction, renovation, and demolition projects as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) activities conducted by UCB staff on campus.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintaining EH&S industrial hygiene equipment, environmental monitoring supplies, meters, emergency response equipment, etc., so that they are charged, calibrated, and ready for use at all times.
Assist with emergency responses to potential asbestos releases on campus during work hours, ensuring mitigation actions are conducted in full compliance with applicable campus standards, policies, and industrial hygiene guidance/recommendations, to ensure safety for campus faculty, staff and students.
Keeping current with all State, EPA, and campus certifications and trainings.
What You Should Know
This is a temporary, full-time position anticipated to last 12 months.
What We Can Offer
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.48 - $34.00 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .
Be Statements
Be informed. Be supported. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License.
2+ years of qualifying experience performing asbestos inspections/surveys and collecting air samples, preferably as a CDPHE-certified Air Monitoring Specialist (onsite training possible).
What You Will Need
Candidate must be capable of successfully interacting with a broad spectrum of personnel with varying backgrounds, belief systems and job duties.
This job requires a person with excellent communication skills who can act appropriately to diffuse potentially tense situations. Employee will work closely with EH&S, Facilities Management, and other campus personnel, and as such collaboration as a member of a team is essential.
Provides timely and friendly service to internal and external customers.
Helps identify customer needs through courteous questioning and a candid desire to be helpful.
Follows up with customers, as appropriate, to ensure happiness.
Considers and recommends alternatives to customers as appropriate.
Is effective with telephone contacts as well as with in-person interactions.
Attentively listens to others.
Provides and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Engages in candid and constructive dialogue on difficult topics.
Is respectful of and values the outstanding backgrounds and perspectives and is conscientious of the communication skills of others.
Speaks in a courteous manner that will be understood.
Communicates to ensure others are well-advised and current.
Ability to become CDPHE-certified after onsite/on the job training.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by June 11, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Asbestos-Lead-Specialist/56944 (https://apptrkr.com/5330099)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.