Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Arcadia University; Abington Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia University seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead safety compliance and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a STEM degree and have a minimum of four years in environmental health and safety roles. This position ensures adherence to safety standards across university facilities and collaborates with multiple departments. Arcadia University offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare

Generous tuition benefits for employees and their families

Retirement benefits

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in an environmental health and safety position.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety plan components.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain University adherence to safety standards and compliance.
• Develop and administer training programs for safety procedures.
• Coordinate storage and removal of hazardous waste.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Team Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Preferably in Chemistry or Occupational Safety and Environmental Health

Job description

Job Description: Serve in a leadership role in maintaining University adherence to safety standards and compliance with environmental regulations set by state and federal regulations. Responsible for the University Environmental Health and Safety Plan, including updating existing descriptions, developing new sections as needed, and making the plan accessible to the University community. Develop and administer training programs for safety procedures and compliance with environmental regulations appropriate for faculty, staff, and students participating in facilities work, health science programs, Student Health Services, Public Safety, laboratory courses, laboratory research, and studio courses. Facilitate and/or monitor routine safety inspections in collaboration with our Facilities program and maintain records of these inspections. Coordinate storage and regular removal of hazardous waste. Work with departments and programs to maintain current inventories of chemicals. Maintain a current list of MSDSs and locations of chemicals on campus and make them available to all units that utilize or store chemicals. Represent the University during any external inspections. Communicate and collaborate regularly with multiple units on campus, including Facilities, Student Health Services, Public Safety, Human Resources, and Academic Departments. This position reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Faculty Affairs.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate and interpret guidelines and standards set by federal, state, and local government organizations.
  
• Evaluate and update existing University policies and procedures that contribute to the Environmental Health and Safety Plan.
• Develop additional policies and procedures that are needed.
  
• Make readily available University Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures through the University webpage and communication to specific units or the whole University.
  
• Serve on the Emergency Response Planning Committee.
  
• In collaboration with the Emergency Response Planning Committee, make assessments to evaluate risks and prepare response plans.
  
• Schedule, oversee, and coordinate the storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, biologicals, and their wastes.
  
• Work with departments and programs to maintain up to date inventories of chemicals and plan removal of chemicals for reasons such as damage, expiration, age, etc.
  
• Maintain an up to date database of all university MSDSs and locations of chemicals and make available to units who utilize or store chemicals.
  
• Provide training for faculty and staff on proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, biologicals, and their wastes.
  
• Develop and administer training programs for safety procedures and compliance with environmental regulations appropriate for faculty, staff, and students participating in Facilities work, health science programs, Student Health Services, laboratory courses, laboratory research, and studio courses.
  
• Maintain and evaluate incident and loss records.
  
• Write and submit an annual report documenting,
  
  • training sessions,
    
  • updates to safety plans,
    
  • the status of the chemical inventory,
    
  • routine internal inspections, and
    
  • incidents and losses.
• Represent the University during any external health and safety inspections.
  
• Communicate well with all departments and programs who need support related to adherence to safety standards and compliance with environmental regulations set by state and federal regulations.

Marginal Functions:

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Working knowledge of common systems for data gathering and sharing, to be used for tracking and maintaining records, data, and reports.
  
• Ability to track, interpret, and implement current guidelines set by federal, state, local and Arcadia regulations.
  
• Knowledge of components of Environmental Health and Safety plan and experience updating and writing components of an Environmental Health and Safety plan.
  
• Experience developing and delivering training.
  
• Ability to facilitate teamwork and encourage compliance and cooperation.

Supervision:

• Received: Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Faculty Affairs.
  
• Given: Work Study Students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a preference for chemistry or occupational safety and environmental health.
  
• Minimum of four years of experience in an environmental health and safety position.
  
• Commitment to work towards certification as a Certified Safety Professional.

Other Requirements: (e.g., certificates, license required):

• N/A

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. Housed in the College of Health Sciences, the University's Physical Therapy program is ranked as the best in the Philadelphia region (and #2 in PA) by U.S. News & World Report, which also cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Position Code: AC267A