Environmental Health & Safety Professional

University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Professional provides compliance and support to academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programs for the university campus and related satellite locations. It is the mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to support university functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professional guidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, and local rules and regulations. This role manages programs and coordinates or executes functions in support of various program areas including Fire Safety, Environmental Compliance, Emergency Management, CDL/CMV/DOT Programs, Pest/Animal Management, General Campus Safety, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, and serves as Assistant Campus Fire Marshal, providing training for faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupational safety, environmental health, public health, or a direct related field from an accredited institution. (Experience may substitute for directly related degree on a 2-year experience for 1-year of education ratio – in addition to the minimum required work experience listed below).
• Requires a minimum of 3 year directly-related work experience in the EHS programs or activities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) – including oversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Emergency Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and/or DOT.
• Valid CO driver's license.
• Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.
• OSHA 40-hr HazWoper certification or ability to obtain such within 6 months hire.
• Oil and Public Safety Class A & B Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.
• Functional knowledge of common computer applications (Word processing, email, internet browsers, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, or similar) and database functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The position must be physically fit with the ability to be medically approved to wear a respirator -- during work activities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting training and/or in public speaking.
• Strong understanding of the operation of typical environmental monitoring instrumentation and a basic knowledge of various sampling and monitoring methodologies.
• Basic ability researching and interpreting applicable EHS and safety regulations.
• Solid understanding of occupational health and safety operations.
• Basic knowledge of applicable technical standards.
• This position will interact with students, faculty and staff and must display strong verbal communications skill and an amiable personality that are essential to success.
• A criminal background check will be conducted for the successful candidate.
• The position will be provided with access to most areas of the university campus during and after hours.
• Based on the nature of the work and responsibilities for this position, the employee must be reliable and should not present a credible criminal or safety risk.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
• The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
• This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in fire administration, environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, or emergency management.
• Certification/registration is desirable in one or more of the following disciplines, but not required: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and compliance of life safety systems including testing, inspections, programs, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate and conduct fire safety inspections, drills, and audits across campus facilities.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver fire safety education and resources.
• Investigate potential fire hazards.
• Complete construction building/remodel design reviews to maintain fire code.
• Recommend life safety system maintenance priorities and suggest options for improved campus-wide fire safety.
• Provide life safety reviews for event safety. Attend and conduct inspections of events and provide fire safety oversight at events.
• Provide written or oral input on safety deficiencies and required actions.
• Manage Storage Tank Compliance and Programs, Inspections, and Recordkeeping.
• Manage and review Mold Management Operations.
• Update and maintain the SPCC Plan and monitor inspections.
• Manage Asbestos Inspections and recordkeeping.
• Support Hazardous Waste Inspections and Operations.
• Support Sewer and Safe Drinking Water Program and Permits.
• Conduct or assist with environmental audits and plan review to validate compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Coordinate and participate in asbestos testing.
• Maintain detailed, well-organized and comprehensive records.
• Develop, review, maintain, and keep excellent recordkeeping for the DOT program.
• Maintain CDL and CMV compliance.
• Oversee the AED, Bleed Kit, Narcan, Epi-pen program.
• Manage Occupational Safety programs.
• Manage Occupational Health programs.
• Assist with Health incidents and investigations.
• Develop, review, and maintain EHS emergency management program.
• Maintain, analyze, and review Tornado Staging Area and Areas of Refuge programs.
• Primary responder to EHS campus emergencies.
• Respond and participate in hazardous materials emergency responses.
• Maintain and review EHS emergency management equipment.
• Act as hazardous materials incident responder.
• Maintain 40-hour OSHA HazWoper certification.
• Oversee the Pest and Animal response program.
• Act as campus information resource on EHS issues and responds to complaints, concerns, and inquiries about environmental health and safety matters.
• Produce internal written correspondence/communication appropriate to target audiences.
• Maintain good working relationships.
• Support Risk Management and Insurance Operations including inspections and investigations.
• Identify risk and hazards associated with campus activities, such as academic and maintenance work, and analyze and assist personnel in controlling hazards in order to protect human health and safety.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver training to faculty, staff and students for environmental compliance.
• Maintain proficiency in topics taught through continued research and training.
• Maintain applicable professional and technical certifications and attend recommended training.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans
• sick leave
• other leave options may be available based on position
• tuition waiver benefits
• dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level