Environmental Health and Safety Officer

POSITION: Environmental Health and Safety OfficerJOB DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EH&S) will oversee 19 facilities providing support to the Director of Corporate Services. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all JOB FUNCTIONS: Administer fire safety and health protocols; routinely inspect test and maintain necessary records Maintain physical space ensuring a safe clean and OSHA-compliant environment Receive manage and process safety and risk work order requests; ensure problems are resolved quickly Act as liaison between employees and outside contractors needed to resolve technical problems Draft and implement safety and risk policies Ensure safety standards are followed throughout all facilities Participate in the emergency preparedness planning team Apply or assist with the application for required environmental permits licenses and permits Inspect for OSHA violations and other safety issues; coordinate corrective actions with the safety officer and provide guidance and training to employees using the training system to address such matters Serve as a member of the Crisis Management Safety Communications and Facility Emergency Task Force Monitor the use of corporate services supplies; order facility supplies as necessary; maintain working relationships with vendors; and place corporate service items as needed Develop and conduct environmental health and safety training for employees and maintain/update course materials on the LMS system Assist Director of Corporate Services in planning and implementing monthly safety topics Assist in the preparation of weekly corporate service reports by consolidating meeting notes and drafting reports for the director to review Develop and maintain an efficient digital filing system through the SharePoint Portal for all offices Standardize corporate services safety supplies and research new deals and suppliers Maintain a contact list of assigned facility points of contact and communicate with them on all office requirements regarding corporate services Maintain space allotment on SharePoint and distribute all updated information to finance Act as the point of contact for vendors who support all corporate service functions at all locations Liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to handle requests and queries from internal clients about corporate services functions Ensure adherence to all relevant OSHA and state and local safety regulations Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations Monitor employees in the workplace to ensure safety guidelines are followed Ensure the organization is prepared to submit relevant health and safety documents Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment materials and supplies Track the number of incidents and produce reports; coordinate with HR Monitor exposure to certain hazardous chemicals Report to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders such as legislators and policy makers Perform other related duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High level of PC proficiency working with MS Office products (specifically Word Excel PowerPoint) SharePoint and Deltek High level of interpersonal and communication skills with willingness to be a team player Strong problem-solving skills; ability to stay organized; close attention to detail; and ability to prioritize work Ability to work well under pressure and deliver within required deadlines in a fast-paced work environment Knowledge of OSHA and state and local safety regulations Ability to monitor and report on workplace safety incidents and hazardous chemical exposure---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Can you describe your experience administering fire safety protocols conducting safety inspections and maintaining safety records across multiple facilities2. Tell us about your proficiency with MS Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint) SharePoint and Deltek. How have you used these tools in an EH&S or corporate services role3. Describe your experience developing and delivering environmental health and safety training programs including creating and maintaining course materials in a learning management system.4. Can you provide examples of how you have drafted implemented and ensured compliance with safety and risk policies across an organization5. What is your experience coordinating with OSHA managing safety permits and licenses and staying current with industry safety regulations and best practices6. How have you managed vendor relationships coordinated work orders and served as a liaison between employees and external contractors to resolve technical safety issues7. Describe your experience working on emergency preparedness planning crisis management and serving on safety task forces in a multi-facility environment.