Job Description:

DIVISION: Facilities Management

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health and Safety

BASIC FUNCTION: Develops full-scale environmental health and safety practices to provide for the safety of the students, staff, administration and faculty of the university community; implements federal, state, county, town and university codes with respect to compliance by departments and personnel; acts as first responder in safety-related emergencies including spills, floods, fire and other potentially threatening hazardous situations and maintains University’s asbestos, lead and Hazwoper teams; serves as central resource for environmental health and safety questions/concerns, including, safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and industrial safety; reviews building/fire code issues; maintains University radio communications system; acts as Academic Safety Officer with interface with faculty, responsible for laser safety on campus

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous materials. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred. A CSP would be an acceptable background.

EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years’ experience in the management and administration of health and safety programs. Good physical condition and mobility. Possession of a valid motor vehicle license. Demonstrated knowledge of fire codes and industrial hygiene. Demonstrated computer ability. Current State of CT Operational Awareness certification. State of CT HAZMAT Technician’s license. State certified Firefighter license preferred. State certified Fire Marshal’s license required.. A Certified Safety Professional is preferred. OSHA 10 certification required. OSHA 30 certification preferred.

REPORTS TO: Director, Facilities Management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for University compliance with federal Occupational Safety

and Health Administration standards (OSHA) and with state hazardous

waste laws and also develops full-scale environmental health and safety practices. This involves:

- developing and recommending new/altered programs,

- inspecting, assessing and evaluating all workplace sites and related

equipment on a routine and non-routine basis,

- researching and reviewing current and pending legislation for

applicability to University and clarifying the extent to which that

legislation covers the University,

- maintaining electronically all pertinent documentation and manifests that are essential for financial and informational reports and compliance,

- maintain electronically and update all University safety policies

- maintain electronically and update all MSDS sheets for onsite campus material

- serving as liaison with legal counsel, state and federal labor and DEP

departments and implements federal, state, county, town and University

codes with respect to compliance by departments and personnel,

- interacting with Director of Purchasing in the selection of health and

safety vendors including verifying the legitimacy of those vendors and

participating in negotiating terms and agreements with same,

- reviewing accident reports for employees’ injuries in the workplace and

making recommendations of preventative measures,

- assisting the Office of Human Resources with inspections and the safety

program for Workers’ Compensation.

- communicate and monitor cell phone tower safety on campus

2. Provides training and development on health and safety compliance. This involves:

- planning and conducting safety meetings for employees and students to

orient such parties to the provision of laws and its relation to their

personal rights,

- acting as first responder in safety-related emergencies including spills,

floods, fire and other potential hazardous situations,

- developing general health and safety informational pamphlets and

newsletters.

5. Maintains the University radio communication system. This involves:

- ascertaining repairs are completed on a timely basis,

- ensuring proper radio protocol is utilized in relation to FCC regulations.

6. Maintains the University Campus Fire Alarm Systems. This involves:

- coordination with campus fire alarm vendors

- following up and ascertaining deficiencies are completed on a timely basis

- tracking work orders for approval and sign-off

7. Holds and maintains a state of Connecticut Fire Marshal certification. This

involves:

- ensuring code compliance in all University owned structures,

- maintaining all related/required codes under Connecticut law regarding

all fire suppression and detection systems throughout University owned buildings.

- prepares HEOA Annual Fire Safety Report

- schedules and maintains records of third party testing of fire pumps, denlar hoods, and fire extinguishers.

8. Maintains University’s lead, and Hazwoper, teams. This entails annual

training and record keeping procedures.

- coordinate with the University science and departments for proper chemical storage and waste disposal

- coordinate with the University Health Center for proper medical waste disposal.

- maintain relationship with third party licensed on-call hazwoper company.

9. Participates in the professional development of the University. This involves:

- remaining abreast of related local, state and federal laws to ensure

safety compliance,

- monitoring developments in safety processes through attendance at

workshops and seminars and the reading of professional literature,

- interacts with all departments throughout the campus,

- serving as a responsible committee representative as requested,

- promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the

University community.

10. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

- ensuring the proper utilization of equipment and materials,

- reporting immediately to supervisor any unsafe working conditions.

- participate in the University Safety Committee meeting

11. Performs other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.

12. Serves as a liaison with state and local fire agencies.

- participate in the Fairfield County Fire Marshal Executive Committees

Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

Facilities - Admin

departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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