Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist I, under general supervision, provides specialized knowledge in the operation and support of assigned area within an environmental health and safety program.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in an environmental health and safety or related field
Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health rules, regulations, and standards
Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and chemical substances.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Qualified Stormwater Inspector
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training
Training or experience related to Clean Water Act, including TPDES permitting processes

Responsibilities

Performs routine tasks in any functional area with regards to environmental health and safety, often requires the use of a university vehicle
Conducts routine construction inspections and semi-annual infrastructure inspections for compliance under the TAMU Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and helps ensure that contractors adhere to State and Federal Stormwater Rules
Conducts compliance audits on the wastewater and water distribution systems
Conducts routine hazard identification and risk assessments
Provides verbal and written interpretations and compliance recommendations of Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, programs and agreements to faculty, staff, students and contractors
Assists in developing plans and implements programs, such as creating social media and public outreach campaigns for stormwater, and training that ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements
Submits or assists in preparing appropriate reports, permit applications, and/or inspection results as required by the regulations
Assists with oversight for TAMU's environmental compliance with Clean Water Act (CWA), and Clean Air Act (CAA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Performs basic reviews of inspections
Prepare reports and submits as required by regulations and programs
Assists in the implementation of an environmental management system for environmental compliance that will ensure each department of System component is maintaining an established standard of environmental performance
Completes documentation in record keeping, permit applications, permit renewals and reporting on behalf of Environmental Health and Safety to state and federal agencies
Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders as needed
Assists with maintaining equipment involved in emergency response