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Risk & Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist (Multiple Openings)
Employer

Mt. Hood Community College

Salary

$56,807.00 - $78,637.00 Annually

Location

Gresham Campus, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-00095

Division

Administration

Department

Facilities, Risk Management, and Public Safety

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

For best consideration, please submit application materials by March 18, 2025.

*The salary range listed above reflects the rates as of April 1, 2025.

Job Summary
Coordinates and advises on safety, environmental, and occupational health related activities and applicable policies and procedures of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) and it related business units, in accordance with federal, state and local rules and regulations, and provides administrative assistance on risk related activities.  Performs environmental monitoring and surveillance activities and identifies and integrates green practices when opportunities are found. Coordinates and provides compliance training, maintains records, and processes environmental, health, and safety (EHS) claims.
 
Essential Duties

  1. Assists with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for effective practices mandated by federal, state, and local laws and agencies. Recommends changes to enhance program effectiveness. 
  2. Reviews MHCC environment and working practices to identify and mitigate hazards.  Develop and implement loss prevention strategies.
  3. Coordinates and oversees the MHCC Employee and Van Driver Programs, including reviewing applications and driving records, administering written driving tests, issuing MHCC driving cards, and maintaining database.  Develops and distributes educational and informational materials to inform campus of programs.   
  4. Coordinates and completes EHS and Risk related surveys and jurisdictional mandated reporting.
  5. Evaluates, maintains, and calibrates safety equipment and devices to specified intervals as required by law and manufactures instructions for use (IFUs).
  6. Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory and database, and assists departments with their inventory.
  7. Inventories hazardous materials and completes annual Fire Marshal Survey of Hazardous Substances.
  8. Ensures proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.  Submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by regulatory agencies.   Responds to regulatory agency/insurance inspections and directives; responds to hazardous materials emergency responses.
  9. Performs annual asbestos inspection, and provides related education and support to appropriately maintain a functional and compliant Asbestos Management Program.
  10. Administers SafeColleges programs. Coordinates internal subscriptions and related maintenance, delivery, and compliance.
  11. Maintains strong customer service relationships with students, college employees, community members, and other district-wide constituencies.   Provides excellent customer service by treating customers with courtesy and respect, showing concern for their needs, and investigating and resolving requests and concerns.  Ensures a welcoming, supportive, and respectful work environment.    
Additional Duties
  1. Provides support for incident response and accident investigation. Performs root cause, contributing systems, and gap analysis based on needs. Makes timely decisions about unsafe actions and conditions. Coordinates medical transport as needed. Generates reports on preventing reoccurrence, corrective action, and implementation of action items. Maintains accident records and associated statistics. Communicates with insurance carriers and medical facilities to allow for a timely close.
  2. Performs accident and injury prevention activities such as safety inspection, ergonomic evaluations, behavioral based safety programs, safety suggestions, and follow up.
  3. May serve on various committees and attend events as assigned. 
  4. Must be available on an on-call basis for scheduled events, Incident Command Team, Safety Officer, and other related duties during off-hours to assist with emergency management.
  5. Participates in command or general staff level Incident Command System positions as assigned by acting incident commander and completes training applicable for maintaining the various role assigned.
  6. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in environmental, sustainability, health and safety program, risk management, safety engineering, biological or physical science, or closely related field

Experience/Training:

  • Minimum (2) years of experience in environmental health and safety and/or risk or other related experience.
  • Experience working with the diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees and demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
  • Current driver's license, insurance, access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites, and the ability to be insured by the College insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
 
Additional Requirements
Must obtain within 180 days of hire:
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
  • Certified Asbestos Inspector
Preferred Qualifications
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification 
  • Certified Asbestos Inspector 
  • IPM Coordinator Certification
  • OSHA 30 Training
  • Certified Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Safety Professional (CSP)

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, hazardous materials and toxicology
  • Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and make decisions 
  • Ability to build and sustain collaborative, productive, and respectful working relationships, both internally and externally 
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Computer proficiency (preferably in Microsoft Windows environment) to effectively communicate, gather data and generate reports

Working Conditions and Important Information

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment. Exposure to indoor and outdoor elements including noise, chemicals, etc.  Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, sitting for extended periods.   Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.  As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend hours.  Work may require travel to off-campus locations.

Salary:
Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note:  We do not request or read letters of recommendation.  Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials.  We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional).  Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note:  this is initially a self-screening system.  We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.  Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.  Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.  
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application.  You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR   97030.  If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Mt. Hood Community College
Classified Employee Benefit Summary
 
The following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only – any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Classified Association Bargaining Agreement.
 
Health Benefit Options

MHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). The effective date of employer-provided benefits is the first day of the first full month of employment at MHCC, unless otherwise indicated. Available medical, dental and vision plans and rates are available on the MHCC intranet, under Human Resources/Benefits.
 
MHCC will only pay the premium portion for medical, dental and vision coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents if they are not covered under another policy.

If you elect to have double coverage for a spouse/domestic partner or eligible dependent, you will be required to have the premium associated with the double coverage deducted out of your payroll check each month.
 
Important Retirement Information:

Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental and/or vision plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.

In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. The College will waive the double coverage premiums when an employee is adding a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents during open enrollment period prior to the employee’s anticipated retirement date for that plan year.

Other College Paid Insurances
• Life Insurance
Coverage = $50,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Coverage = $50,000
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other incomreceived by retirement benefits.

Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)
On behalf of the employee, MHCC contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits: http://oregon.gov/PERS/.
Public Employees Retirement System – Tier One/Tier Two
Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.

Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP
Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.

Tuition Waiver Plan
The College will maintain the Tuition Waiver Plan for employees, their spouses, and their dependents through age 23 who qualify as dependents. Employees and their spouse/domestic partner will pay only course specific fees. Instructional fees for work-related classes taken by an employee at the request of the supervisor will be waived.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MHCC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Reliant Behavioral Health (RBH) which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.

The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have five (5) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges.

Use of MHCC Swimming Pool
Full-time employees and dependents have free access to the MHCC swimming pool during open recreation sessions. Swimming classes through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program are not free under the tuition waiver plan or the swim pass. Employees are responsible to pay for the classes.

Vacation
Scheduling and Use of Vacation Leave
Vacation time may be taken only with the prior approval of the supervisor and cannot be granted before it is accrued unless it is to the mutual benefit of the College and the employee.

All employees must request vacations to the employee’s supervisor in writing not less than two (2) weeks in advance for approval to use more than two (2) days, and not less than one (1) week in advance when requesting two (2) days or less. This advance notice requirement may be waived in the sole discretion of the employee's supervisor.

A department may delineate specific periods during the year when, due to operational need, vacations may not be approved. Outside of those periods, if a vacation request is denied, the employee and supervisor will immediately discuss a reasonable alternative time for vacation. If the delay results in an employee’s accrual exceeding maximum limits as defined in the chart below, during the next three months, the employee will be paid forty (40) hours of vacation in their next regular pay distribution. The hours paid will be deducted from the accrued vacation time.

Vacation Accruals
Vacation time will begin accruing from the first day of employment with the College. Classified employees will accrue vacation on a monthly basis. The vacation accrual rates are as follows for full-time employees who remain employed for twelve (12) months.
Employees working less than twelve (12) months or less than full-time will accrue vacation on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked or the percentage of the year worked by the employee.

An employee’s total balance of accrued vacation may not exceed two (2) times their annual maximum accrual rate.

Separation from Employment
In case of an employee’s termination or resignation, accrued vacation pay will be included in the employee’s last check except if the employee has not completed their probationary period.
 
Sick Leave
At the time of hire, employees will receive eighty (80) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per full month worked. Sick leave will be available to employees as it is accrued. Those employees who are not employed on a twelve (12) month basis will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis of actual time worked. Employees who work less than full-time will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked, excluding overtime hours worked.

Holidays
The term “holiday” means each of the following days:
Any other day observed by the College as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will be a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday will be a paid holiday.

Additional Information

Detailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the Classified Bargaining Agreement.

 
 

01
Do you have Associates degree in environmental, sustainability, health and safety program, risk management, safety engineering, biological or physical science, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I believe I have an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
02
Do you have at least (2) years of experience in environmental health and safety and/or risk or other related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have experience working with the diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees and demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a current driver's license, insurance, access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites AND the ability to be insured by the College insurance carrier?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What experience do you have with insurance brokers and contracts, and insurance programs?
  • Yes
  • No
06
What experience do you have regarding hazardous waste processes and procedures?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Mt. Hood Community College
Website
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mhcc
Address
26000 SE Stark St.

Gresham, Oregon, 97030

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