Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator 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.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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PURPOSE

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator 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 (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:

Participates in various meetings and training programs.
- Percent Effort: 10.41%
Supervises interns.
- Percent Effort: 8.39%

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline.
Two years of related experience.
Additional experience may be used as a substitution for the minimum requirement:
- Associate’s degree in environmental health and safety or related field.
- Four years of related experience.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Knowledge of environmental health and safety rules, regulations, and standards.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

HAZWOPER certification (40 hr – General Site Worker).
Environmental management experience and qualifications.

SALARY $48,000 - $52,000 Annually (Salary dependent upon education and experience)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
  - Employee and Spouse
  - Employee and Children
  - Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8+ hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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