Description
The Occupational and Environmental Safety Officer manages comprehensive workplace safety programs to protect the College community and support its mission. Key responsibilities include performing hazard analyses, inspections, and accident investigations; delivering safety training; and maintaining policies and records. Serving as a primary liaison for the safety committee and external agencies, this role collaborates across the College to prevent injuries and ensure a secure environment for all employees and students.
Essential Duties
Develop and maintain campus safety policies, programs, and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements, insurance requirements, and industry best practices.
Lead the College’s safety committee and serve as the primary liaison with external safety agencies, consultants, and vendors.
Manage safety systems projects, including inspections and maintenance of fire suppression systems, extinguishers, and eyewash stations.
Collaborate with Human Resources to develop strategies for accident prevention and workers’ compensation cost reduction.
Design and deliver safety training (in-person and online) covering bloodborne pathogens, heavy equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift), 15-passenger van certification, and other general occupational health-related training.
Evaluate training effectiveness and provide technical expertise to campus constituents regarding facilities planning and construction safety.
Instruct staff on physical plant software systems and operational procedures.
Conduct regular building inspections, job hazard analyses, and accident investigations; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Produce, update, and archive AutoCAD drawings, facilities room inventories, and SDS records.
Responsible for updating the College’s gross square footage in the Wyoming Community College capital construction software program.
Formulate and distribute safety reports and findings to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical hazards.
Ensure employee compliance with all safety rules and reporting requirements.
Provide printing and reproduction services for facility documents and archives.
Participate in college meetings/events and perform hands-on duties such as snow removal and other tasks as directed.
Other duties as directed by the Director of Facilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, Science, Risk Management, or a related technical field
A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in an environmental, occupational health, or safety-related role
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across diverse campus constituencies.
Licensure & Certification:
Desired Qualifications:
Professional certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, or CIH) and advanced training in OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, and ICS/NIMS protocols.
5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in higher education, with a focus on environmental permitting (DEQ), safety audits, risk management, and accident investigations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD for facility mapping and the ability to translate complex safety data and training into actionable campus-wide strategies.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment:
Works in a variety of environments, ranging from a typical office to the physical plant, construction sites, and laboratories. Regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor weather extremes (including extreme cold/snow), loud noises, chemicals, fumes, and moving mechanical parts. Must strictly adhere to safety protocols and consistently wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Primarily normal workdays, but requires flexibility for evening/weekend work and emergency response as needed.
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Frequently required to climb ladders, stairs, or scaffolding; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl to access mechanical spaces, roofs, or construction sites. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (e.g., moving heavy equipment, fire extinguishers, or performing snow removal). Frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms to operate power tools, safety equipment, and computer systems. Requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to inspect equipment or review AutoCAD drawings. Must be able to hear alarms and mechanical irregularities and possess the ability to smell to detect potential chemical leaks or fumes. Must have the physical endurance to perform outdoor duties (like snow shoveling or site inspections) during extreme Wyoming weather conditions and wind chill.
To Apply:
Note to Candidates
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and motor vehicle record (MVR).
Official transcripts required upon hire.
This is a full-time, benefited position. Get more on Casper College's benefits here.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Remote Work Eligibility:
Unless otherwise noted, all positions provide vital support to Casper College and require the successful candidate be available to work on location at the Casper College campus.
