Environmental Health and Safety Officer Senior

Overview

Summary:

• Manages the organization’s health and safety programs.
• Conducts periodic on-site facility audits to check for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
• Investigates the root causes of accidents and prepares reports with the findings and corrective actions.
• Prepares and administers the safety training and incentive programs.
• Handles day-to-day claims activity for workers compensation and return to work program.
• Coordinates asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement projects.
• Leads safety meetings and acts as a resource for the Facilities Department. 

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

• The Facilities Safety Manager must have experience that includes safety program development and working with stakeholders to implement policies and procedures.
• Willing to partner and provide solutions with complex compliance issues.
• Additionally, this classification may oversee the Environmental Health and Safety Technician or Intern.  

 

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• The Facilities Safety Manager reports to the Facilities Support Services Director.
• This classification may oversee Safety Technician or Intern.  

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors the safety management programs based on evaluation of organizational expertise, applicable law, regulations, and accepted practice; ensures that the departments comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Serves as Safety Committee Chair for the Facilities Department; consults with staff on a wide variety of safety issues, policies, and concerns.
• Implements, safety committee recommendations; monitors the effectiveness of the recommendations.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the safety and training programs for the Facilities Department.
• Maintains training records for the department; ensures that appropriate training is given for compliance.
• Develops and conducts formal training programs covering a variety of areas associated with staff safety, facility environment, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, and new programs or regulations.
• Responds to employee safety concerns, by examining safety issues, preparing corrective actions and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with certifications aspects associated with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to departments in developing safe working habits and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Oversees and manages all workers compensation claims and the Return to work
• Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of University
• Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Inspects & manages asbestos/hazardous materials abatement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• Minimum 5 years of safety related experience
• Required to wear a respirator
• Asbestos abatement & inspection within 6 months of hire.
• Lead abatement & inspection within 6 months of hire.
• Willing to partner with stakeholders and provide solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred

Fundamental Abilities: 

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities: 

• Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.  
• Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.  
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action. 
• Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems. 
• Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers. 
• Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt. 
• Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others. 
• Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Disclaimer  

This position description indicates the general nature