North Carolina A&T State University Job Opening: EHS Professional - Extended
Greensboro, NC
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/22545
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor‰??s degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or Health Physics or 4 years experience of progressive occupational safety and health experience and management experience. Experience in Radiation Safety and Biosafety Operates a limited variety/complexity of equipment/machinery/devices used in the handling of hazardous and or radiological waste materials. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Primary Purpose of Position
Analyze work environments to design and implement programs to control, eliminate and prevent disease, injury and/or environmental impact caused by chemical, physical, radiological and biological agents, ergonomic and or other factors.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
To provide a variety of Environmental Health and Safety services to all administrative units, academic colleges/schools, departments and student programs. Services include risk assessment (hazard analysis; risk identification; loss control safety measures for the University), response to on-campus calls regarding fire alarm malfunctions, installation and service; and to reduce the actual loss of labor and equipment resources in the Administration of services.
Enforce all Federal and State EPA, NCDENR, OSHA regulations related to the University; monitor maintenance of an up-to-date MSDS file; track chemical inventories as well as maintain oversight of disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste; provide support to responsible administrator on bio-safety concerns on the NCA&T, Kannapolis and JSNNcampuses; serve as the Radiation Safety officer.
Conducts periodic surveys of University facilities for accessibility and compliance with ADArequirements. Monitors, manages and plans for transitions, plans and collaborates with Facilities Engineering for physical accessibility following renovation of existing facilities and construction of new buildings.
Responds to emergency situations that may arise on campus. Maintains telephone or radio communication with the office throughout the workday and when on-call after hours.
Provides supervision to EHS staff in the absence of the Director and to the Safety officers. Makes recommendations to the EHS Director concerning the need for new policies and revisions of existing policies. Conducts research activities on special assignments.
On-call duty after business hours when scheduled.
Reviews and investigates accidents as assigned by the Director and responsible for OSH 300 log.
Provides training to University employees on the federal, state, and other standard requirements regarding safety programs on campus.
Mentors students; develops training opportunities to enhance students knowledge and ability to perform facility assessment activities.
Interfaces with University faculty and staff on all environmental health and safety concerns effectively. Works tactfully and cooperatively with the public and students.
Hiring Range $50,384 - $60,318
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
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