Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Essential Functions
Program Ownership and Compliance Oversight Lead the implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the Colleges Environmental Health & Safety Management System ( EHSMS ). Monitor compliance with all relevant federal state and local regulations including OSHA EPA DEQ DOT CDC NIH and other applicable authorities. Maintain and update institutional biosafety chemical hygiene and hazard communication plans in coordination with relevant departments. Conduct or coordinate annual EHS compliance audits and risk assessments; develop corrective action plans in response to findings. Serve as the a) designated Chemical Hygiene Officer for SCC in accordance with OSHA Lab Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) b) Colleges Biological Safety Officer ( BSO ) as applicable under NIH Guidelines and c) the primary institutional contact for regulatory inspections permitting and required environmental reporting. Provide oversight and safety support for high-risk technical programs (e.g. welding automotive diesel autobody) including respiratory protection (fit testing/medical evaluations) spill containment protocols ventilation and compressed gas handling. Oversee safe storage handling and reporting for grounds and facilities chemical use (e.g. pesticides herbicides fertilizers) ensuring compliance with state applicator regulations and environmental protection standards. Oversee occupational health and safety programs including ergonomics PPE hearing conservation bloodborne pathogen exposure control and heat illness prevention. Review and monitor contractor/vendor safety compliance including pre-work safety plans permits and adherence to SCC standards when working on campus. Hazardous Waste and Laboratory Safety Oversee and coordinate the collection storage labeling and disposal of hazardous biological and chemical waste across all campuses. Ensure that all handling and disposal practices are performed in accordance with RCRA OSHA and other applicable regulations. Coordinate with academic departments especially Health Sciences and laboratory-based programs to implement safe practices for lab setup use and cleanout. Maintain chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet ( SDS ) systems in collaboration with instructional and facilities teams. Support procedures related to sharps disposal spill response and containment in labs clinics and instructional spaces. Determine and maintain institutional hazardous waste generator status in accordance with federal and state regulations. Coordinate with local agencies (e.g. county health agencies) to ensure required permits (e.g. special waste forms) are obtained and maintained. Ensure microbiological and biological waste disposal practices meet ASM and CDC biosafety standards and align with local permitting requirements. Conduct safety reviews of diverse campus environmentsincluding labs shops and areas with livestock or other animalsto identify risks and ensure compliance with applicable health safety and environmental standards. Training Education and Outreach Develop and deliver EH&S training programs to faculty and staff on topics such as chemical hygiene lab safety hazard communication waste handling emergency procedures and job-specific safety protocols. Maintain documentation of training completion in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards. Assist departments in integrating safety practices into curriculum and operational procedures. Provide onboarding safety training and resources for new employees whose roles involve exposure to hazardous materials or processes. Provide training and oversight on laboratory biosafety practices in accordance with ASM and CDC guidance. Develop and coordinate campus-wide safety drills (e.g. fire chemical spill severe weather active threat) in partnership with Safety & Security and Emergency Management. Recordkeeping Documentation and Reporting Maintain records of regulatory compliance inspections training accidents/incidents and waste manifests per retention and reporting requirements. Assist with the preparation and submission of annual environmental and safety reports including Tier II hazardous waste and chemical inventories. Support the integration of EH&S data into institutional systems dashboards or compliance tracking tools. Maintain internal SOPs and documentation aligned with the EHSMS structure. Ensure OSHA -required workplace injury and illness reporting ( OSHA 300 logs) in coordination with HR. Incidence Response and Risk Mitigation Serve as a point of contact for chemical biological or environmental emergencies; coordinate response efforts with Safety & Security Campus Operations and Physical Plant staff. Lead investigations into accidents near-misses and exposure incidents; conduct root cause analysis and issue corrective action recommendations. Monitor safety trends and support strategies to reduce risk and promote a proactive safety culture across SCC locations. Maintain and update emergency response protocols in collaboration with campus administration and local responders. Support business continuity planning by integrating EH&S risk considerations into institutional emergency preparedness strategies. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication Work closely with campus AVPs Facilities/Plant Operations staff Safety & Security personnel academic departments and external vendors/contractors to ensure coordinated EH&S implementation. Provide guidance and technical assistance to supervisors and staff on regulatory compliance and safety best practices. Represent the College in regulatory audits and partner with consultants (e.g. Olsson) for technical input as needed. Collaborate with Human Resources Compliance and the Instructional Division in supporting occupational safety employee training and safety-related accommodations or policies. Chair or participate in institutional safety-related committees such as Safety Committee Biosafety Committee or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) as applicable Other/General Responsibilities Represent the EH&S needs on campus/college administrative teams and work groups including the campus management council and other College teams as assigned. Attend division and college meetings as assigned. Assist in the formulation/review/implementation of campus operating procedures. Internal/external reporting and regulation compliance; Lead the development review and revision of department and campus-based reporting or publications such as the annual security report college catalog and other departmental and campus-based materials. Review monitor formulate revise implement and direct Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems to ensure that processes are consistent with college and campus policies regulations and operating procedures. Inform and assist staff with the interpretation and implementation of directives and any changes in college and campus policies rules and regulations in accordance with city state and federal regulations. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students faculty members and college employees feel welcomed valued and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the Colleges policies and programming related to access fair employment and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in environmental health occupational safety industrial hygiene public health biology chemistry or a closely related field. Three (3) years* of full-time experience in environmental health and safety laboratory safety hazardous materials management or a related field is required *A related Bachelors degree in the required fields of study may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience.