Safety Manager - Parking and Transportation

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to manage and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S programs across the campus. You will work closely with management, employees, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and a safe work environment.

Key duties include developing PS&T policies, training, risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and safety communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years of experience or Master's with 2 years of experience.
• Experience as Environmental Health & Safety professional.
• OSHA Certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops programs and policies for FIU Parking, Sustainability and Transportation (PS&T) and reports to AVP and senior staff.
• Advise on safety topics (noise, machinery, driving) and conduct risk assessments with preventive measures.
• Coordinate, organize and track training for all PS&T employees.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues and non-conformities; oversee equipment and substances handling in line with EH&S regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment to stop unsafe acts, conditions or processes posing risks.
• Manage incidents/accident investigations and develop safety training programs to reduce risks.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs for lighting in parking facilities and access points.
• Oversee safety equipment, emergency call boxes, CCTV locations to improve safety.
• Develop and maintain procedures for passenger loading/unloading, wheelchair lifts, and heavy equipment usage; advise on budget allocations for PS&T safety programs.

Skills

EH&S experience

OSHA Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization

Master's degree in an appropriate specialization

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Manages and supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs within the organization. Work closely with management, employees, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

• Develops programs and policies for FIU Parking, Sustainability and Transportation (PS&T). Regularly presents recommendations to the Associate Vice-President (AVP) and Senior staff. Identify, report, recommends and tracks the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and collaborates with EH&S and Risk Management offices.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, driving etc.). Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures for the different operational areas. Review existing policies and measures. Update according to PS&T safety & training requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all operational areas.
• Coordinate, organize and track training for all PS&T employees.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment) and reports accordingly. Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc. in conjunction with university EH&S regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment with the authority to immediately stop any unsafe acts, conditions or processes that pose a risk to environment, health, and life safety.
• Manages incidents/accidents investigation PS&T program. Performs safety analysis and develops training programs to foster a safer work environment. Supervise safety requirements and effectively implements processes, Procedures, and programs to enhance safety and reduce accidents.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs to assess appropriate lighting levels in parking facilities and ingress/egress access points.
• Oversees safety assessments of safety equipment, emergency call boxes, CCTV camera locations to improve safety conditions.
• Develops and maintains procedures, including the loading and unloading of passengers, the use of wheelchair lifts, use of heavy equipment (articulating booms, bucket truck, backhoe, rollers, and fuel trailers). Recommends budgetary allocations in support of PS&T health and safety programs and initiatives. Serves as safety liaison with FDOT District 6, City of Sweetwater and Multi-Modal Transportation Systems.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Health & Safety professional.
• OSHA Certification (Must complete the OSHA Certificate within 6 months of hired).

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $55,000 - $58,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:30 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Bio-Hazardous/Infectious Materials
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Loud Noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration
• Manual Materials Handling
• Needs personal protective equipment for the job
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiantive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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