Occupational Health and Safety Manager

University of Puget Sound; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Education benefits for employees and families

Access to university facilities and entertainment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives on campus. This role involves coordinating safety inspections, providing training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental health and safety, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on campus safety and health, while enjoying a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with one year of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety inspections and training for campus facilities.
• Develop and manage Environmental Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Project Management, Engineering, Facility Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Management Systems

Databases

Job description

Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary:

This position serves as the Occupational Health & Safety Manager for the University.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule annual fire extinguisher inspections
• Act as Liaison for Harned, Thomas and Weyerhaeuser halls for safety issues, spills and training.
• Acts as liaison for chemical/environmental contractors on Campus. Participate in campus department safety committees.
• Assist campus community in performing risk mitigation analysis reviewing safety worn practices and recommending suitable safety precautions.
• Coordinates with end-users of chemicals (Faculty and Staff) as to safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials on an on-going basis.
• Perform ergonomics assessments and workplace safety checks.
• Assist Environmental Health & Safety Director with updating safety procedures/plans/protocols.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, write inspection reports and provide training as required.
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing and managing Environmental Health & Safety policies, programs, and practices to the campus community.
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting performance for safety related requirements and objectives.
• Perform air quality inspections and respirator fit tests as needed.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (EX. WISHA, OSHA, Labor & Industry, Department of Ecology, Fire Marshal, and Health Department).
• Coordinate with the Environmental Health & Safety Director to provide Health and Safety training, including emergency preparedness, to ensure overall safety and health of faculty, staff, students, and campus community.
• Maintain master files of Safety Data Sheets, training completion and other relevant information.
• Act as lead and liaison for all mold investigations, remediation and testing.
• Serve as back-up for Environmental Health & Safety Director.
• Coordinate Emergency Generator maintenance, inspections, and operations.
• Oversee and maintain training and compliance software systems.
• Respond to emergency and urgent situations outside of scheduled work hours, including when the university is under modified operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• As the manager, this position will work as a team member in providing services and support to all areas. This is accomplished through regular meetings and interpersonal relationships in support of the overall strategic objectives.
• In support of the mission and strategic goals of the university, the manager is responsible to develop, sustain, and continually assess and improve the effectiveness of Facilities Services.
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional challenges with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Services team in support of our mission.
• Participate in staff meetings, other meetings, and professional development/training workshops and seminars.
• Promote and support a professional environment that welcomes students, faculty, staff, and vendors, and enables them to access our services in an encouraging, organized, effective, and helpful way.
• As a member of the Facilities leadership team, this position is responsible for developing, managing and measuring work, and building an effective team.
• As the manager, this position includes upholding the standards in the Code of Conduct and other university policies, modeling professionalism in all interactions, and respectfully hearing staff input and concerns either directly or from Human Resources.
• May supervise work study students and temporary staff.

Budget Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing assigned planned major maintenance capital budgets and operating budget(s). Have disbursement authority on assigned budgets up to $1,000. Maintain budget records, review expenses against budget and prepare budget requests above signing authority for approval by the associate vice president for facilities services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Project Management, Engineering, Facility Management, or related discipline, plus minimum of one-year relevant work experience in facilities maintenance, construction or environmental. An equivalent combination of education and relatable experience to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Commitment to Puget Sound's mission.
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong organizational, prioritization and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, maintenance management systems, and databases.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, schematics, catalogs, laws, procedures, standards, reports, and manuals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter, while also consulting with the associate vice president for facilities services as appropriate and keeping them well informed.
• Ability to analyze situations and information, consider the risks and implications, and implement a plan of action.

Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated range for this position is $28.58 - $33.51. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note:
-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.