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Occupational Safety Specialist I

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Position Title:

Occupational Safety Specialist I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Job Description:

Iowa State University is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist I to play a vital role in campus emergency preparedness, emergency response, and occupational safety programs. In this position, you will help strengthen the University's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies while promoting a safe learning, research, and work environment.

Working closely with faculty, staff, students, campus leadership, and external emergency responders, you will support preparedness initiatives, lead training and exercises, conduct safety inspections, and contribute to programs that protect people, property, and University operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about emergency management, safety, and public service and wants to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse campus community.

What You'll Do

  • Support the University's Emergency Operations Plan by maintaining emergency planning documents, coordinating preparedness activities, and assisting campus stakeholders in emergency readiness efforts.
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver emergency preparedness training, tabletop exercises, drills, Emergency Operations Center training, after-action reports, and corrective action plans.
  • Conduct life safety and occupational safety inspections to identify hazards, evaluate compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support fire and life safety programs through building inspections, fire pump testing, evacuation planning, emergency drills, and safety signage reviews.
  • Administer the campus fire extinguisher program, including inspection, maintenance coordination, inventory management, recordkeeping, and compliance tracking.
  • Supervise and direct student employees who assist with fire extinguisher inspections and related program activities.
  • Collaborate with university departments to assess emergency planning needs and prepare for incidents involving fire, chemical, biological, radiological, compressed gas, and other hazards.
  • Develop and maintain emergency procedures, guidance documents, compliance materials, and safety resources.
  • Respond to campus emergencies and support emergency operations in coordination with university leadership, public safety personnel, and external emergency response agencies.
  • Participate in after-hours emergency response activities and serve in an on-call duty officer capacity as assigned.

Additional Information

  • This position is 100% on-site and based in Ames, Iowa with no opportunity for remote work.
  • Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Due to the nature of emergency preparedness and response operations, occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and after-hours work may be required.
  • This position serves as a departmental Duty Officer for designated periods throughout the year and is responsible for coordinating emergency response activities outside of normal business hours during assigned rotations.

Why Iowa State?

Your work will directly contribute to the safety, preparedness, and resilience of one of the nation's leading public research universities. From coordinating emergency response efforts to helping departments prepare for potential hazards, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact while building strong partnerships across the University community.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education in Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Fire Protection, Public Safety, Homeland Security, or a related field.
  • Experience participating in emergency preparedness activities, drills, exercises, emergency response operations, or incident management.
  • Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, compliance reviews, or risk identification activities.
  • Knowledge of emergency management, occupational safety, or fire and life safety principles, including familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, NIMS, or ICS concepts.
  • Experience maintaining records, databases, reports, or documentation related to safety, compliance, emergency management, or operational programs.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Original Posting Date:

October 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:

October 21, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R20052

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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