Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Employer

Forsyth Technical Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

$45,510- $56,887

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 10/02/2024
Closes: 07/31/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform such essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.

  • Associate degree or higher
  • At least three years successful work experience in Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with multiple projects, maintain a high degree of organization and excellent follow-through skills.
  • Excellent knowledge in all areas of safety standards.
  • Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least five years successful work experience in Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • OSHA Certified
  • MESH Certified

Position Description

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (EHS) will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform such essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
Required Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or higher
  • At least three years successful work experience in Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with multiple projects, maintain a high degree of organization and excellent follow-through skills.
  • Excellent knowledge in all areas of safety standards.
  • Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least five years successful work experience in Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • OSHA Certified
  • MESH Certified
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Collaborate with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
  • Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting including safety data sheets.
  • Provides safety related technical and administrative support throughout the College.
  • Reviews safety training and recommends revision, improvements, and updates.
  • Provide training to employees in any area of responsibility when requested.
  • Conduct monthly fire drills in all locations and maintain records.
  • Stops operations and activities that could harm students, employees, equipment, or building.
  • Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
  • Provide employees with safety-related information.
  • Perform safety audits and physically inspect all work areas and jobsites to identify safety issues.
  • Conduct risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents, occupational illnesses or long-term health hazards.
  • Prepare monthly or annual safety reports and present the information to management.
  • Collaborate with management to plan and implement a safety protocol budget.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
  • The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
  • The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
  • The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply

Please use the follow link below to apply:

 

https://careers.forsythtech.edu/postings/10323

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