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Coordinator of Environmental Health & Safety

Connecticut State Community College
Waterbury, CT, US
$39,44 an hour
Part-time
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Details : Posted : July 24, 2024 Level : Educational Assistant Hours : Part-time up to 17 hours per week Closing Date : The committee will begin review of applications immediately.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, August 7, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location : CT State Naugatuck Valley 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708 This position is not remote For more information, please visit the campus website or www.

ct.edu / hr / jobs CT State Community College Mission : Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success.

The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision : Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement : Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers;

establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice.

Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date : September 2024 Position Summary : The Coordinator of Environmental Health & Safety works independently, performing a full range of operations and administrative tasks towards the environmental and occupational regulatory compliance at the Waterbury and Danbury campuses.

These tasks include administering safety programs; training employees on topics such as bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication;

safe storage of chemicals, maintaining inventories of chemicals and safety supplies, collection, storage and disposal of waste chemicals, stringent recordkeeping, and inspections of safety equipment as required by regulatory agencies.

The position serves as a resource to science faculty, laboratory staff, and maintenance staff to ensure regulatory compliance.

Example of Job Duties : Under the direction of the Campus Dean of Administration, Operations, and Facilities or other administrator, the Coordinator of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for an array of services that promote a healthy and safe environment and serves as a campus resource for compliance with environmental and occupational regulations through effective performance in these essential duties : Regulatory compliance for chemical use in the workplace.

Maintain safety data sheets and chemical inventory. Train faculty and staff on various health and safety topics. Manage waste streams according to established protocols.

Schedule and administer various waste pickups. Conduct inspections to promote safety and meet compliance requirements. Purchase safety supplies and equipment within a given budget.

Track spending. Chairs safety committee. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or an appropriately related field;

or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following : Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.

Knowledge of state and federal EPA regulations. Two (2) years’ experience in health & safety compliance in a laboratory or industrial setting.

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.

Preferred Qualifications : Proficient in MS Office suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. CPR / AED / Narcan certification.

Experience creating training materials. Salary : $39.44 hourly. 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 / jobs 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.

CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CSCU 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.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.

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