S12038P

Sr. Safety and Compliance Officer

VPR-Research Safety

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Additional hours may be scheduled as needed as directed by the supervisor.

Commensurate with Experience

05/02/2024

Yes

07/01/2024

Athens Area

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Safety/Risk Management Professional

Exempt

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master’s degree in health physics or radiological health. Two years of applied health physics experience in a program with radiation safety problems similar to those in the program to be surveyed.

The Senior Safety and Compliance Officer functions as the manager of the Radiation Safety Programs, serving as the lead technical expert and supervisor of the Radiation Safety team members. Position has direct responsibility for complying with and maintaining the GA Radioactive Materials Broad Scope License, Homeland Security Irradiator Source Security Directives, and many other safety compliance and emergency response programs. Such programs include but are not limited to Subpart N mixed waste, long-lived dry and liquid waste storage and disposal, radiation safety training, dosimetry, inspections, source leak testing, ordering, transport, lasers, X-Rays, high magnetic fields, radio waves and spill/emergency response. This position provides key leadership and professional support to the Research Radiation Safety Committee. The Research Safety Program is embedded in the Office of Research Safety (ORS) and this position serves as key part of the ORS management team. The ORS provides professional services and oversight of all research laboratories at the University of Georgia and affiliates under our license. These activities are performed in concert with other University Environmental Health and Safety professionals with an emphasis on a strongly cooperative and cross-disciplinary approach with a high level of client service. Other duties include cross-training, customer service, safety initiatives, and team development. The position directly reports to the ORS Director under the auspices of the Associate Vice President, Office of Research Integrity, and Safety.

• Proven professionalism and integrity in representing safety and/or compliance offices or programs.
• Extensive, expert level knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques involved in safety and/or compliance operations.
• Proven ability to implement continuous quality improvement through the use of relevant qualitative and quantitative metrics in assessing performance.
• Proven ability to identify and implement best practices and innovation in safety and compliance at the highest organizational level.
• Expert knowledge of the institutional policies and procedures pertaining to safety and/or compliance.
• Experience and knowledge in designing, developing, and implementing successful safety and compliance programs and policies.
• Expert knowledge of oversight agency regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to safety and/or compliance.
• Proven ability to participate effectively in the development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of electronic safety and/or compliance administration platforms.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and direct multi-disciplinary, cross-functioning safety and/or compliance initiatives.
• Proven leadership aptitude including clear focus on customer service as well as safety and compliance. Ability to lead staff as a strong and effective team gaining synergy across discipline boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
• Proven ability to communicate positively, effectively, and constructively with all levels of staff and faculty in a higher education research settings. Experience in active consensus-building and principle based negotiation. Ability to grasp needs and concerns in varied areas of safety and compliance and solve complex problems through compromise when necessary and appropriate.
• Strong and well developed ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to supervise the work of others and mentor other safety and/or compliance professionals.

Participate in an occupational health and safety program and wear a respirator, pass physical fitness medical evaluation, and lift at least 50 lbs. above the head. Driving to perform job related duties.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Operation Management of the Radioactive Materials License and User Programs of Laser, High Magnetic Field, Radio Wave, X-Ray, and Irradiator Sources and the Regulated Waste Programs

Focus on radioactive materials and laboratory safety, management of the daily operations of the Radiation Safety Programs including identifying and addressing the need for new policies and programs or modifying or updating existing policies and programs. Planning and coordinating efforts to develop, review, update and deliver appropriate radioactive materials and safety training based on regulations, university policy and nationally accepted best practices. Assess and identify appropriate resources and equipment necessary to fully support program objectives. Coordinate laboratory incident response relating to radioactive material hazards. Position supervises all alternate (Assistant) Radiation Safety Officers and staff members assigned to specific programs.

50

Upper Management Support and Significant Cross-Training Efforts Within and Outside ORS and the Common Use of Authoritative Data Platforms

35

ORS Representation Within and Beyond the Office of Research

5

Member of Hazardous Materials Spill Response Team/On-Call After Hours

5

Other Duties as Assigned by ORS Director and Office of Research AVP

Teaching and research-intensive universities are dynamic entities and may require completion of special tasks dependent on upper administration prerogatives.

5

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Esequiel Barrera

ebarr@uga.edu