Risk and Safety Coordinator

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott Community College is seeking a Risk and Safety Coordinator to support health and safety compliance across the institution. The role involves developing risk management strategies, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with relevant certifications in health and safety.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Two years of Health and Safety work experience.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Risk/Safety and Emergency Manager.
• Review and recommend risk management strategies.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

OSHA Certification

Level I – Safety & Health General Industry Certification

RCRA Hazardous Waste Manager Certification

Hazmat Ground Shipper certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google productivity tools

Job description

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Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job:

Purpose:
The Risk and Safety Coordinator reports to and provides operational support to the Risk/Safety and Emergency Manager and works closely with other Human Resources leaders, as well as other College stakeholders to provide health and safety compliance as required by the College.
Scope:
The Risk and Safety Coordinator will review and recommend risk management strategies to minimize risk and cost to the College This responsibility includes all coordination activities involved in Risk Management and Health and Safety. The coordination will involve the monitoring and recommendations of safety measures for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This execution will require the successful fostering of strong relationships with Public Safety and other stakeholders, including consultants, vendors and governmental agencies, to support the Risk/Safety and Emergency Manager to maintain a complete and responsive College-wide enterprise risk management program.

The responsibilities of the position require that this individual maintain a close working relationship with all members of the College community who are responsible for risk control. This position will work with departments and individuals across the College to persuade and motivate conformance to risk management and health and safety policies and procedures.

In summary, the Coordinator will anticipate and respond to the needs of the Risk/Safety and Emergency Manager, the institution and stakeholders, support the safe working and learning environment, and uphold compliance with various laws and regulations related to environmental health and safety.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

1) Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of directly related experience.
2) Two years of directly related Health and Safety work experience for an organization of similar size and complexity to the College. Experience must include compliance with relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the environment, occupational health and safety ( OSHA / MI- OSHA ), and loss prevention and control.
3) Ability to use spreadsheets and databases (at an intermediate or advance level) to collect, control and report information related to Health and Safety programs.
4) Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google productivity tools.
5) OSHA Certification as Instructor within one year of employment or appointment.
6) Level I – Safety & Health General Industry Certification through MIOSHA or similar agency within one year of employment or appointment.
7) Complete RCRA Hazardous Waste Manager Certification within one year of employment or appointment.
8) Complete Hazmat Ground Shipper certification within one year of employment or appointment.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1) Bachelor’s degree in a risk management or occupational health and safety related field.
2) Health and Safety work experience at an educational institution.
3) Risk management experience.
4) Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Access to collect, track and report information related to risk management or health and safety.
5) Experience working effectively with MCC’s administrative and management teams and external organizations.
6) Laboratory Safety Courses

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Unique Aspects of the Job:
1) Subject to extreme physical and weather related conditions during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:
1) Office and shop environment; regularly exposed to mechanical, chemical and electrical hazards; occasionally subject to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, wetness/humidity, poor lighting, confined spaces, elevated heights, asbestos and other hazardous substances. May involve periodic exposure to extreme noise and extreme temperatures requiring the use of protective equipment.
2) Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
3) Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the College environment.
4) The person in this position needs to frequently move about the entire campus including all remote college facilities.
5) Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
6) Occasionally positions self to examine office machinery, move files.
7) The person in this position constantly communicates with others on the full range of topics covered in this job description. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
8) Occasionally carries and moves light loads (approx. 25 lbs. or less).

Work Schedule

Full-time. This position will require flexibility to work non-traditional business hours Always on call; must be capable of responding to emergency situations 24/7/365. Additional hours may be required to accommodate workload, deadlines, presentations, meeting schedules, etc. Must be capable of working extended hours in case of emergency situations.

First consideration given to internal candidates.

Degree must be conferred by offer date.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline Internal Deadline will be Thursday, May 22nd

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this position?
  • CareerBuilder website
  • Chronicle of Higher Education website
  • HigherEdJobs website
  • Mott website
  • MI-HERC website
  • MLive website
  • Monster website
  • Professional Association website**
  • Professional Publication website**
  • Other website**
  • Newspaper**
  • Professional Publication**
  • Email notification from Mott Human Resources
  • Notified by current or former Mott employee**
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• * **Please provide specific name of person or source below:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of directly related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two years of directly related Health and Safety work experience for an organization of similar size and complexity to the College. Experience must include compliance with relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the environment, occupational health and safety (OSHA / MI-OSHA), and loss prevention and control?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to use spreadsheets and databases (at an intermediate or advance level) to collect, control and report information related to Health and Safety programs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient with Microsoft Office and Google productivity tools?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an OSHA Certification as Instructor or will you be able to obtain certification within one year of employment or appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Level I – Safety & Health General Industry Certification through MIOSHA or similar agency or are able to obtain this certification within one year of employment or appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Level I – Safety & Health General Industry Certification through MIOSHA or similar agency or are able to obtain this certification within one year of employment or appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a RCRA Hazardous Waste Manager Certification or are you able to complete the certification within one year of employment or appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Hazmat Ground Shipper certification or are you able to complete the certification within one year of employment or appointment?
  • Yes
  • No