The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UTCIS) is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant to join a growing team dedicated to helping organizations across Tennessee create safer, healthier workplaces. This position provides training and consulting in OSHA requirements, regulatory compliance, and other related health and safety areas. Customers include manufacturers, public safety agencies, utilities, medical centers, and other organizations statewide. As part of UTCIS’s mission to help customers achieve their goals, the Health and Safety Consultant delivers expert guidance, develops strong customer relationships, and supports continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UTCIS) is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant to join a growing team dedicated to helping organizations across Tennessee create safer, healthier workplaces. This position provides training and consulting in OSHA requirements, regulatory compliance, and other related health and safety areas. Customers include manufacturers, public safety agencies, utilities, medical centers, and other organizations statewide. As part of UTCIS’s mission to help customers achieve their goals, the Health and Safety Consultant delivers expert guidance, develops strong customer relationships, and supports continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

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Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Minimum of four years of experience in an industrial, safety consultant or emergency preparedness setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of health, safety & emergency response regulations and how to comply with them

  • Knowledge of industrial hygiene skills & surveys

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Be able to communicate/identify with all levels of personnel, internally and externally

  • Ability to develop and effectively present training programs

  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and external to CIS.

  • Ability to effectively listen to customers, observe and identify; assess customer needs and translate the observations and needs into appropriate action plans.

  • Ability to use Microsoft as well as UT and CIS specific software programs

  • Willingness to travel

  • Problem solving skills

  • Project management skills

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Preferred experience as an OSHA authorized outreach trainer, industrial hygiene surveys/assessments, and OSHA compliance.

Work Location:

• Location: Nashville or Knoxville, TN

The Institute for Public Service (IPS) supports a formal Alternative Work Arrangement program currently in place and more information can be provided if candidate progresses through the recruitment process.

Benefits

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Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before July 19, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References
  
  

About The College/Department/Division

The UT Institute for Public Service provides outreach and assistance to all of Tennessee. Through our agencies and initiatives, we offer technical assistance, training and consulting on a wide variety of services, including government operations, language services, law enforcement excellence, leadership training, manufacturing excellence, opioid abatement and much more.

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• Deliver health, safety, and emergency preparedness training and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support and monitor project implementation, follow up with customers, and identify additional needs.
• Provide on‑site technical safety assistance, including audits, OSHA programs, and assessments.
• Prepare reports, findings, and responses to customer inquiries.
• Build relationships with customers and partners while collaborating on proposals and solutions.
• Oversee statewide project work and participate in agency or cross‑functional committees.
• Develop training schedules and prepare required administrative plans, reports, and paperwork.