Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Touro University California•Vallejo, CA

1d•$72,000 - $92,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer assures the implementation and monitoring of Touro University California’s health and safety plans and policies across all departments, programs, and services. The role coordinates or develops institutional plans covering emergency preparedness, occupational health and safety, institutional biosafety, chemical hygiene, and security. It oversees the implementation and monitoring of training and safety programs for staff and faculty in clinical services, research, teaching facilities, and institutional facilities services. The Officer works with university safety committees and the Institutional Biosafety Officer to ensure safety plans and documentation are recorded and distributed, and ensures that each division’s training programs are developed, monitored, and maintained. This position requires regular on-site attendance and is not remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health Science, or a related area.
At least 5 years of full-time higher education safety experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or at least 7 years of full-time higher education safety experience in any capacity.
If higher education experience is not evident, at least 8 years of full-time experience in the safety profession.
Qualified experience sufficient to provide expert technical guidance and direction in developing and implementing all provisions of an effective chemical hygiene plan.
Demonstrated effective and clear verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal communication, and professional phone manners.
Ability to handle activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, tact, and attention to detail while working with people from varied backgrounds.
Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with faculty, staff, and students.
Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, stay goal-oriented and responsible, maintain a professional demeanor, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Health Science or a related field.
Extensive knowledge and experience with chemistry laboratory and animal laboratory procedures, as well as research at an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor TUC health and safety policies, programs, and procedures across the Institution.
Assist TUC with compliance with current health and safety legislation and regulations, taking reasonable and proper measures to protect students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Increase health and safety awareness throughout the Institution.
Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, procedures, and manuals.
Coordinate operations and plans with TUC safety committees, including the Safety Committee, Institutional Biosafety and Chemical/Lab Safety Plan, Emergency Management Group, and Campus Security.
Coordinate with Human Resources to develop and deliver required safety training for each employment position and maintain records of training and updates.
Coordinate investigation and reporting of serious or critical personal injury accidents involving students, staff, or visitors, and assist with investigations of incidents causing substantial damage to TUC vehicles or property.
Ensure appropriate safety inspections are conducted at TUC facilities and that records are maintained.
Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste, including chemical and biological waste, and serve as TUC’s primary contact with removal vendors.
Coordinate personnel training in safety topics, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections, and safety procedures.
Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of campus environmental health and safety programs, including hazardous waste management, chemical and laboratory safety, radiation safety, and industrial hygiene.
Ensure hazardous waste manifests, Material Safety Data Sheets, and related records are processed promptly and maintained in designated locations and the central file management system.
Investigate industrial hygiene concerns and exposures related to hazardous substances, noise, light, and environmental stresses, and make recommendations.
Research hazardous materials and develop university-wide programs to standardize control and disposal procedures.
Liaise with Vallejo Fire and Police Departments, Solano County, and state emergency planners; update plans, organize exercises, and evaluate emergency procedures.
Assist TUC in meeting state and federal guidelines for fire drills and fire drill training.
Ensure inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, sprinkler and annunciation systems, eyewash stations, emergency showers, fire pumps, fume hoods, exit and emergency lights, generators, life-safety egresses, and related equipment.
Conduct fire, evacuation, and other safety drills in coordination with class schedules.
Manage the annual EHS operating budget, analyze workflows and potential cost reductions or controls, forecast the operating budget, and oversee departmental outsourced-service vendor contracts.
Conduct safety program audits and inspections, communicate results, and develop and track corrective actions.
Maintain environmental permits and apply for new permits as required.