EHS Coordinator

Texas State Technical College•Sweetwater, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Safety Program and meeting the Environmental Health & Safety needs of assigned campuses. The role conducts and oversees safety training, inspections, accident investigations, fire drills, safety meetings, progress reporting, and compliance monitoring. It evaluates campus environments and safety equipment to ensure compliance with TSTC policies, government safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices. The position trains and supervises Campus Safety Coordinators and additional duty safety officers (ADSO, also known as Safety Leads), coordinates emergency preparedness activities, and identifies and mitigates hazards through inspections, risk assessments, and job safety analyses. The role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and operates in a professional and instructional environment that may include campus offices, classrooms, or lab settings. Work is primarily performed in an office or academic environment using standard technology and communication tools, with movement across campus and interaction with faculty, staff, and students as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university, or relevant safety experience in lieu of a degree where permitted.
Minimum 0–2 years of experience in the Environmental, Health & Safety field.
OSHA 30 certification.
OSHA outreach trainer certification.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification practices, and environmental health standards.
Ability to deliver clear, engaging safety training and communicate expectations, procedures, and corrective actions.
Ability to guide Campus Safety Coordinators and Safety Leads and coordinate safety activities, investigations, and emergency drills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
ASP certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver required safety training for TSTC employees on assigned campuses.
Oversee and manage inspections of buildings, campus grounds, kitchens, shops, and safety equipment at assigned campuses.
Coordinate safety meetings at each assigned campus and document them with agendas and minutes.
Conduct accident investigations, complete reports as needed, and record data for quarterly review.
Train and supervise Campus Safety Coordinators and additional duty safety officers (ADSO, or Safety Leads) for assigned campuses.
Coordinate fire drills and other emergency evacuations to reinforce safety training and prepare staff for emergencies.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate hazards and exposures through inspections, risk assessments, and job safety analyses.
Evaluate campus environments and safety equipment for compliance with TSTC policies, government safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
Present progress reports and monitor compliance with external agency findings.
Collaborate with campus leadership and departments to align safety initiatives with institutional goals.