Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety is seeking an EHS Safety Coordinator with broad knowledge of health and safety regulations. The role focuses on implementing compliance and safety practices across Colleges and Academic Units.

You will train faculty and staff, conduct space audits, develop integrated safety plans, and coordinate safety initiatives, with emphasis on bio, chemical, and lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or familiarity with laboratory safety, chemical, and biohazard controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate safety initiatives, training, inspections, and programs.
• Develop, review, assess, and oversee Integrated Safety Plans for Colleges and Academic Units.
• Facilitate EHS training for faculty and staff and conduct training as appropriate.
• Coordinate safety practices and regulatory compliance across environmental health and safety programs.
• Audit programs to assess compliance with EHS policies and best practices.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and lead remediation efforts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Industrial hygiene equipment

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking an individual with broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of an EHS Safety Coordinator.

This position is responsible for the implementation of regulatory compliance and safety practices organized under the assigned Colleges and Academic Units.

This position will work closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leadership to effectively identify and implement EHS program needs.

• Monitor and coordinate safety initiatives, training, inspections, and programs.
• Collaboratively develop, review, assess, evaluate, and oversee annual Integrated Safety Plans for the College and its Academic Units.
• Facilitate EHS training to faculty & staff and conduct training as appropriate.
• Work closely with leadership and EHS to implement and coordinate safety practices and regulatory compliance programs for environmental health and safety programs. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Proactively serves as a safety resource for employees.
• Develop innovative and effective strategies and communication plans that ensure that these programs and practices are implemented and coordinated throughout the assigned Colleges and Academic Units.
• These programs include, but are not limited to, biological safety, chemical safety, and lab safety.
• Develop partnerships and integral working relationships with leadership, safety officers, faculty, staff, and others, to support and enhance the College’s commitment to health and safety.
• Establish, participate in, and facilitate Safety Committees in coordination with the Committee Chair.
• Work with lab space managers to facilitate an effective and robust community of practice in support of the College’s mission.
• Provide guidance and assistance to faculty & staff to ensure implementation of regulatory compliance and safety practices, including, but not limited to, assisting in guiding the development of procedures and plans for current and future needs.
• This would include guiding the development of monitoring and response procedures applicable to the College’s and Academic Units’ operations.
• Establish effective processes to monitor activities that may present a health or safety hazard to ensure that current and future environmental health and safety needs are met.
• Conduct space audits to ensure lab assignments and research space are being used appropriately.
• Audit programs and procedures within assigned Colleges and Academic Units to assess compliance with Environmental Health and Safety programs, policy and procedures, and best practices.
• Identify and implement enhancements based on findings.
• Report progress and problems to leadership.
• Respond to emergencies, accidents or incidents - Determine the scope and extent of the problem and initiate/conduct remediation measures.
• Assist in the conduct of follow-on investigations to ensure measures are implemented to prevent recurrences.
• Partner with Emergency Management and Police Services as needed.
• May be asked to serve as the College’s liaison to coordinate emergency evacuation drills.
• Resolve existing EHS issues to prevent or minimize the frequency and severity of emergency incidents.
• Participates on EHS team and provides support to further the departmental mission.

Familiarization or experience working in a research or clinical laboratory setting with the presence of chemical, biological, or radiological hazards. Familiarity and hands‑on experience with industrial hygiene equipment preferred, including the ability to read and interpret instrument readings. Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences is necessary. The candidate must be able to achieve medical clearance and be able to wear respiratory protection. This position is required to respond to emergencies involving biological, chemical, and laboratory as directed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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