Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Society for College and University Planning; University Park (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance and safety across its academic units. This role involves monitoring safety initiatives, conducting training, and developing innovative strategies to enhance health and safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance and a passion for fostering a safe environment. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in health and safety, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the well-being of faculty, staff, and students alike.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Tuition discounts for family

Generous vacation time

Sick time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety.
• Proven ability to implement safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety initiatives, training, and inspections across departments.
• Develop and oversee Integrated Safety Plans for academic units.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in incident investigations.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Training

Emergency Response

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

University Park, PA

Posted: 2/25/25
Deadline: 5/26/25
Reference Number: 6024641

About This Organization

Pennsylvania State University

Job Duties

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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 for the Department of Health and Human Development (HHD). 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 EHS leadership to effectively identify and implement EHS program needs. The primary responsibility will be working with HHD research faculty and staff, with occasional assistance to and/or coordination with central units.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and coordinate safety initiatives, training, inspections, and programs.
2. Collaboratively develop, review, assess, evaluate, and oversee annual Integrated Safety Plans for the Colleges and Academic Units.
3. Facilitate EHS training to faculty & staff and conduct training as appropriate.
4. Work closely with leadership and EHS to implement and coordinate safety practices and regulatory compliance programs for environmental health and safety programs.
5. Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
6. Proactively serve as a safety resource for employees.
7. Develop innovative and effective strategies and communication plans that ensure these programs and practices are implemented and coordinated throughout the assigned Colleges and Academic Units.
8. These programs include, but are not limited to, biological safety, chemical safety, and lab safety.
9. 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.
10. Establish, participate, and facilitate Safety Committees in coordination with the Committee Chair.
11. Work with lab space managers to facilitate an effective and robust community of practice in support of the College’s mission.
12. Provide guidance and assistance to faculty & staff to ensure implementation of regulatory compliance and safety practices.
13. Assist in guiding the development of procedures and plans for current and future needs.
14. Guide the development of monitoring and response procedures applicable to the College’s and Academic Unit’s operations.
15. Establish effective processes to monitor activities that may present a health or safety hazard.
16. Ensure that current and future environmental health and safety needs are met.
17. Conduct space audits to ensure lab assignments and research space are being used appropriately.
18. Audit programs and procedures within assigned College and Academic Units to assess compliance with Environmental Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures, and best practices.
19. Identify and implement enhancements based on findings.
20. Report progress and problems to leadership.
21. Respond to emergencies, accidents, or incidents.
22. Determine the scope and extent of the problem and initiate/conduct remediation measures.
23. Assist in the conduct of follow-up investigations to ensure measures are implemented to prevent recurrences.
24. Partner with Emergency Management and Police Services as needed.
25. May be asked to serve as the College’s liaison to coordinate emergency evacuation drills.
26. Resolve existing EHS issues to prevent or minimize the frequency and severity of emergency incidents.
27. Participate on the EHS team and provide support to further departmental mission.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
• Generous vacation time and sick time

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$61,800.00 – $89,600.00

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or