DescriptionCLASSIFICATION: Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health, Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration & CFO with additional direction from Associate Provost & Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Interns, work study students. Provides consultation to science lab coordinators/lab science faculty, art office manager/studio faculty.
POSITION SUMMARY: Director of Environmental Health, Occupational & Laboratory Safety
(Chemical Hygiene Officer) is responsible for the oversight of comprehensive policies, protocols, and practices that minimize institutional risk and enhance safety across four primary areas of focus, including general safety and risk management, environmental health and safety, fire life safety, and chemical hygiene and lab safety. The position provides strategic leadership and promotes effective collaboration among key stakeholders across the institution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety/Risk Management
- Consult with institutional stakeholders in the identification and management of risk trends specific to Moravian’s campus and within the field of higher education more broadly
- Chair institutional safety committee, convening stakeholders monthly to identify hazards, mitigate risks, understand best practices, and develop new policies, protocol, and initiatives
- Enhance safety culture by facilitating communications, training, and educational programs that promote safety, risk management and incident reporting
- Consult in the development of safety/risk management policies/protocol, including but not limited to emergency response, access control, travel/study abroad, driving/vehicle fleet, etc.
- Maintain proactive, positive relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and serve as point of contact for inspections and inquiries
- Remain current of all compliance requirements related to regulatory agencies including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, and City of Bethlehem
Environmental Health/Safety
- Develop and maintain comprehensive environmental health and safety policies, internal operating procedures, and response protocols
- Coordinate response and provide investigation to reported environmental/occupational health and safety concerns
- Collaborate with facilities, campus police, IT, art/sciences, and other relevant departments to ensure proper procurement, inventory, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory guidance and serve as university liaison to regulatory agencies, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, and City of Bethlehem, for inspections, audits, or inquiries
- Serve as university liaison to non-regulatory agencies including but not limited to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)
Fire/Life Safety
- Administer the institutional Fire Emergency Action Plan (FEAP)
- Maintain policies/protocols in compliance with IFC regulations/ NFPA best practices, including facilitating routine fire/evacuation drills and fire life safety training
- Build collaborative relationship and serve as primary point of contact for Bethlehem Fire Department, including coordination of annual inspections/deficiency corrections
- Coordinate fire life safety system inspections, including fire alarm control panels, sprinklers, installed suppression systems, and generators, working with facilities personnel and system vendors as appropriate
- Oversee fire life safety equipment inspections, ensuring inspection of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, AEDs, and related safety/first aid equipment by fire safety officer (MUPD)
- Coordinate collection and sharing of requests for evacuation assistance from students/employees with MUPD and 911/emergency responders
- Work with Lieutenant (MUPD) to ensure CleryAct compliant fire safety notifications and reporting, maintenance of daily incident log and production of annual fire safety report
Chemical Hygiene/Laboratory Safety
- Maintain comprehensive chemical hygiene plan for chemicals and biohazard/regulated medical, and other generated waste across the institution
- Serve as primary administrator for Chemical/Environmental Management System (CEMS)
- Provide campus chemical inventory information and protocol to emergency responders in event of spill or related emergency
- Train art/science faculty/lab coordinators regarding chemical and lab safety protocol, input and maintenance of chemical inventory, assignment and tracking of required training, inspection of first aid/spill kits, flushing and testing of eyewashes/emergency showers, and reporting of concerns/incidents
- Perform monthly inspections to ensure chemical/safety protocols are properly followed and provide additional training as needed
- Maintain records of inspections, incidents, and any other safety concerns, including corrective actions or remediation
- Coordinate with vendors/contractors to ensure safe disposal of generated waste, as well as lab safety equipment testing, repair, installation, and/or permits
- Coordinate recertification and repair and/or replacement of biological safety cabinets and chemical fume hoods
- Maintain RCRA certification to ensure compliance with best practices/ changing requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree preferred (Bachelor's degree required) in Risk Management/Business Administration, Environmental Health and Safety/Chemical/Industrial Hygiene, or related field required. Minimum five to eight years of leading safety/risk management operations, including occupational/environmental health and safety, fire life safety, and experience in an academic setting.
Thorough knowledge of government regulations, applicable laws, and nationally recognized standards and guidelines related to environmental health and safety, laboratory safety, fire life safety, and risk management. Substantive expertise and experience in the evaluation and control of hazards commonly found in the academic environment and in managing/disposing of chemicals, hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.
Ability to maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships, to work independently, manage multiple projects, and to make sound decisions in challenging situations. Experience providing both consultation and direct supervision of personnel. Culturally competent and sensitive to the concerns/needs of diverse populations. Effective communication skills, including delivery of training and development of written policy. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, risk/EHS management systems.
- Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar preferred
- Hazardous Material Operations, Hazardous Materials Manager or similar preferred
- RCRA and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications required
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S work visa for this position.
Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
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