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CT State Community College

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

CT State Community College, Hartford, Connecticut, United States,


Details:

Posted: October 21, 2024Level: Community College Professional 20, 12-month, tenure track position.Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekClosing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted

by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Location:

CT State Community College185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051**This position is not remote**For more information, please visit the campus website or

www.ct.edu/hr/jobsPosition Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety or designee, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the development, implementation, management and administration of programs, policies and procedures that support a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the College. The Director will monitor, manage and administer the inspections, maintenance and repair of systems to include (but are not limited to) fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, elevators, boilers, underground fuel tanks, asbestos abatement, generators, Federal and State OSHA regulations/compliance, chemical and hazardous material handling and removal, PCB monitoring and provide technical and consultative services to the Campus Community.Example of Job Duties:

Directs and administers the preparation and maintenance of all mandated environmental regulatory licenses, records, and permits on behalf of the College.Develops, implements, and administers technical training programs for College personnel on all appropriate safety issues including the handling of hazardous material to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and train incident responders.Inspects College work facilities and equipment and consulting as needed with department chairs, faculty, and supervisors to determine if planned experiments and research activities or any other College sanctioned work involving the use of hazardous materials meet safety standards.Monitors, manages, and determines if equipment (such as elevators, generators, boilers etc.) and work facilities conform to health and safety standards, consulting with physical plant, engineering and construction personnel on renovations or new proposed projects.Develops standards for hazardous materials exposure limits for personnel, safe working methods, decontamination procedures and hazardous waste disposal.Serves as a technical expert on behalf of the College in interactions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety.Develops, implements, and administers a College-wide fire safety program and ongoing systems testing, including maintenance contracts.Develops and articulates procedures for a College emergency operations plan.Conducts regular safety meetings and serving on the College Safety Committee.Develops and implements special programs such as the Employee Committee Options (ECO) Program in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act and the State of Connecticut Enabling legislation.Administers and manages the College’s fire and alarm system and all other life safety systems.Monitors the procurement, reception, distribution, storage, and removal of regulated hazardous materials.Assists in the development of the budget for Environmental Health and Safety.May require night and weekend hours as needed.Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety, health physics, or a related field together with three to six years of related experience that includes managing a comprehensive health and safety program and one to three years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.Proven experience as safety officer.In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures.Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects.Ability to effectively work with system office and campus leadership.Ability to build teams, delegate, and lead personnel.Ability to create training programs.Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $88,144 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.For more information or to apply via our website at

www.ct.edu/hr/jobsSelection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification.Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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