Director of Environmental Health & Safety

　　Category:Professional

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　　Department:Facilities Operations

　　Locations:Oneonta, NY

　　Posted:Jan 19, 2024

　　Type:Full-time

　　Position ID:171785

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　　Job Description:

　　The Department of Facilities, Safety & Physical Plant at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for the position ofDirector of Environmental Health & Safety. Expectations include, but are not limited to, performing duties as the director of environmental health and safety programs, conducting training of faculty, staff and students as required in safety programs, participation in inspections with regulatory agencies, code enforcement support, review of construction drawings and specifications, and oversight of chemical hygiene programs.

　　The Office of Facilities, Safety & Physical Plant is responsible for energy management, plant operations, space management, maintenance, custodial services and environmental health and safety across all the university's buildings and grounds, comprising 2.4 million square feet of space. The Office is also responsible for all capital planning and construction on campus. The Environmental Health & Safety office has 2 full-time and seasonal staff. Its mission is to ensure university compliance with all applicable code's rules and regulations. It is also responsible to educate students, faculty, and staff on best practices regarding occupational safety and hygiene, fire prevention and safety, life safety and building codes. The office works across all divisions and touches all aspects of the University.

　　To learn more about the University and the Department, please visithttps://suny.oneonta.edu/andhttp://www.oneonta.edu/facilities/.

　　Duties include but are not limited to:

　　Overall responsibility for campus environmental health and safety compliance programs

　　Oversight of chemical hygiene program, convening campus safety committees, safety training needs assessments, developing and conducting training for faculty, staff and students as required in safety programs

　　Composition of safety training manuals

　　Ensuring that life safety devices are in working order, participating in inspections with regulatory agencies as well as campus inspections

　　Code enforcement support

　　Emergency response

　　Review of construction drawings and specifications

　　Recommending projects to improve safety and environmental compliance, coordinating hazardous waste removal

　　Accident investigation

　　Salary:$88,000 - $93,000. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found athttps://www.suny.edu/benefits.

　　Requirements:

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science, or the physical sciences

　　Seven years' experience as an environmental health and safety professional.

　　Experience managing budgets and training personnel.

　　Experience working with shared leadership via cross-functional teams.

　　Effective written communication and presentation skills

　　Ability to work with minimum supervision.

　　Able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

　　Valid New York State Driver's license

　　Preferred:

　　Master's degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, or environmental health & safety.

　　Five years' experience as an environmental health and safety professional in a campus setting.

　　Experience with sustainable operations

　　Experience enforcing environmental health and safety regulations in an operational/supervisory capacity

　　Experience developing EH&S Curriculum,

　　One or more licenses or certifications in the safety field such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Chemical Hygiene officer

　　Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

　　Additional Information:

　　SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

　　The university is in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

　　Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email [email protected].

　　SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at:https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply."At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

　　Application Instructions:

　　To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=171785Please upload a letter of interest and resume. Contact information for three professional references is required.

　　For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at:https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.