Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator/Enviro Health/Safety Spec I

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Covington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides operational and administrative support to campus environmental health and safety programs. Assists with safety inspections, compliance activities, training coordination, and documentation to support a safe and compliant learning and working environment. Works under the direction of a supervisor and the system-level EHS team to implement established safety programs and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of safety training programs
• Excellent planning, coordination, and recordkeeping skills to ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence safety culture.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine safety walk-throughs of campus facilities, classrooms, laboratories, and work areas to identify potential hazards. Documents observations and reports findings to the supervisor or appropriate stakeholders. Assists with follow-up actions and corrective measures as directed.
• Provides operational support for environmental health and safety compliance programs, including OSHA, hazardous materials, chemical safety, and bloodborne pathogens. Assists with maintaining safety records, inventories, logs, and documentation. Supports proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with coordinating required safety training for faculty and staff, including scheduling, tracking, and documentation. Maintains accurate training and compliance records. Distributes training materials and provides basic safety guidance to employees under supervisory direction, including support for First Aid/CPR/BLS recordkeeping.
• Supports day-to-day implementation of campus safety programs and initiatives. Works with local safety contacts and the system-level EHS team to complete assigned tasks and activities. Identifies recurring concerns or trends and communicates observations to leadership for review.
• Performs basic purchasing, scheduling, and coordination related to safety supplies, inspections, or external services. Assists with incident documentation, reports, and maintaining safety files. Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees