Public Health and Safety Specialist

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUBLA)

Job Summary

• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the safety of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors by conducting and documenting regular safety inspections of facilities on IU campuses.
• Determines deviations, educates on corrective actions, establishes a schedule for compliance and conducts follow-up investigations, as necessary.
• Responds to health/sanitation inquiries and complaints from the general public, IU faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and provides related technical advice, including but not limited to, providing information, referrals, and/or assistance as appropriate.
• Conducts training and education of stakeholders on various public health related topics.
• Processes Temporary Event Food Service Applications for IU Bloomington and regional campuses.
• Collects environmental (animal, food, liquid waste, water) samples, maintains chain of custody, submits sample to the appropriate lab for analysis; performs interpretation of lab results and devises corrective actions, as applicable.
• Reviews construction plans for retail food service establishments; performs on-site construction/renovation consultation on approved projects.
• Maintains public record files including maintaining accurate and detailed files of all inspections, complaints, and related documents.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in public health, environmental health, science, or closely related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of environmental health and safety or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
• Certified Food Safety Manager as recognized by Title 410 IAC 7-22: Certification of Food Handler Requirements within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Category 7A Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) as recognized by the National Swimming Pool Foundation within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Register as an instructor and proctor for an accredited Certified Food Safety Manager course within 1 Year From Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$53,649 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

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