Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator I-II

Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator I-II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Environmental Health And Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator I or II, under general supervision, assists in the management of the System member’s environmental health and safety program.  The position coordinates within the full spectrum from preventative mitigation to assessment reporting as well as other related activities (ie:  training, building proctor, and after-hours emergency response).  The position supports all aspects of a full-service EHS program to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment for employees and visitors.  The position adheres to requirements to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies, as well as Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1:  Environmental Management   

Percent Effort: 36.33

• Coordinates hazardous materials storage facility inspection and reporting.

• Coordinates hazardous materials inventory reporting.

• Conducts hazardous waste management plan reviews.

• Conducts universal and hazardous waste collection, inspections, disposal, and reporting.

• Prepares stormwater management program annual report.

• Conducts SWPPP construction project reviews.

• Conducts indoor air quality inspections.

• Coordinates spill prevention control and countermeasures inspections and reporting.

• Coordinates SPCC drills with Texas General Land Office.

• Conducts spill response and reporting.

• Conducts permit by rule reviews.

• Conducts incident investigations.

• Coordinates lab inspections, reporting, and list updates.

• Conducts standard operating procedure reviews.

• Coordinates biological waste management.

• Serves as EHS representative on the Institutional Review Board, Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee, and Institutional Biosafety Committee.

• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 2: Science/PAC Lab Safety    

Percent Effort: 27.09        

• Coordinates lab inspections, reporting, and list updates.

• Conducts standard operating procedure reviews.

• Coordinates chemical storage and waste management.

• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 3: Construction Safety

Percent Effort:12.62

• Coordinates project inspections.

• Coordinates boiler permitting (new projects).

• Coordinates ADA compliance (new projects).

• Coordinates NFPA compliance (new projects).

• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 4: Radiation Safety

Percent Effort:2.76             

• Conducts laser and x-ray machine inspections.

• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 5: Unmanned Aerial Systems                                             

Percent Effort: 2.40                

• Conducts flight plan reviews.

• Conducts site inspections.

• Conducts incident investigations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Percent Effort: 18.8

• Participates in various meetings and training programs  

• Supervises i