Hazardous Materials Compliance Lead

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

Health insurance

401(a) retirement match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Hazardous Materials Specialist to design, develop, implement, and manage compliance programs related to hazardous materials on main campus in Morgantown and regional campuses. The role emphasizes leadership, program administration, and collaboration with administrators, faculty, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include overseeing hazardous materials programs, training, vendor management, and continuous improvement of safety and health policies to

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree as specified or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of related hazardous materials compliance experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• All qualifications must be met by employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer hazardous materials programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and WVDEP.
• Set goals and supervise Graduate Student employees; act in the manager's absence.
• Provide program services and leadership to groups required to comply with policies.
• Monitor activities for compliance and provide corrective actions.
• Collaborate with administrators and faculty to reduce incidents and hazards.
• Stay current on regulatory issues and benchmark best practices with external partners.
• Correspond with regulatory agencies regarding hazardous materials activities.
• Respond to institutional emergencies and provide safety training as needed.
• Oversee contract vendors to ensure contract obligations are met.
• Assist in operating other Environmental Health and Safety programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership

Strong communication

Project coordination

Hazardous materials expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health and Safety, related field science or equivalent experience

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Hazardous Materials Specialist to design, develop, implement, and manage compliance programs related to hazardous materials on main campus in Morgantown and regional campuses. The role emphasizes leadership, program administration, and collaboration with administrators, faculty, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include overseeing hazardous materials programs, training, vendor management, and continuous improvement of safety and health policies to