Respiratory Illness and Workplace Incident Support Specialist

Loyola Marymount University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional who will manage respiratory illness and workplace incident response, including COVID case reporting. You will coordinate with the Assistant Director, oversee testing compliance, and drive program improvements campus-wide.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong project management and proactive crisis response skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of related job experience with progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• Project management experience.
• Strategic thinker able to improve processes and align programs with campus needs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement COVID protocol at LMU and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of respiratory illness, workplace incidents and environmental health and safety incidents.
• Respond to inquiries and assess conditions using appropriate equipment and measurements.
• Follow-up on incidents and develop solutions with departments and vendors.
• Track progress and data for EHS concerns and reporting.
• Oversee reporting to external agencies and internal policy makers.
• Manage projects with third-party vendors and internal teams.
• Educate the EHS team on protocol updates and testing compliance.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

The position reports to the Assistant Director for Environmental Health & Safety and manages respiratory illness and workplace incident response efforts including COVID case reporting.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Environmental Health & Safety, assist with the management of respiratory illness, workplace incident and various environmental health and safety incidents: respond to environmental health and safety concerns, follow-up on workplace incidents, ensure various EHS projects are followed through with solutions.
• Respond to environmental health and safety inquiries, using various equipment and measuring tools to assess workplace and/or living conditions.
• Follow-up on workplace incidents, work on solutions with various departments/vendors and closing out reports.
• Track progress and data for environmental health and safety concerns.
• Oversee reporting to outside agencies and internal policy makers.
• Project management with third-party vendors and internal departments.
• Collaborate across the organization to build and manage programs in support of the university’s respiratory illness and workplace incident response needs.
• Review updates to state and federal protocol and guidance and educate the Environmental Health & Safety Team on changes to protocol.
• Oversee testing compliance in alignment with campus policies.
• Work with the Assistant Director for Environmental Health & Safety on tasks in support of preventative workplace incident measures and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.

Promote an environment that supports diversity and inclusivity.

Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Five years of related job experience and progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• Project management experience.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to consider process improvements and position the teams and programs to meet the needs of the campus community.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement LMU, federal, state, and county COVID protocol.
• Can handle sensitive and confidential information with care and discretion.
• Proactive and responsive to critical situations as they unfold (i.e. an outbreak on campus, complex cases/exposures on campus).
• Ability to forecast issues/problems and pivot.
• Responsive and effective communicator; provides excellent customer service while responding to a high volume of inquiries.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Staff Regular Salary range

$80,600.00 - $104,800.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions.

We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience.

We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body.

We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity.

Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship.

LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work.

As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment.

We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community.

We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that foster a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

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