Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a diverse community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title:Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Physical Plant

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager provides leadership, strategic planning, and implementation of proactive programs to ensure STCC is compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations governing environmental, health, and Safety standards. The EHS Manager is a resource for regulatory technical support, education, outreach, and training program development that inform and protect faculty, staff, and students of the college. This position also supports the college's response to prepare for emergency or disaster conditions. This position reports to the Director of Physical Plant.

Job Duties

• Handle, store, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials and wastes. 
• Prepare and submit annual regulatory reports including Annual Hazardous Waste Report, Pollution Prevention Planning, and OSHA 300 Log information. 
• Oversee management and adherence to the college's Chemical Hygiene Plan, Spill Prevention & Preparedness Plan, Underground Storage Tank(UST) program, and Occupational Health, Safety, and Accident Prevention Manual. 
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate college environmental safety and occupational health safety plans, procedures, and training programs for employees and students to reduce potential incidents or injuries. 
• Conduct EHS orientations for new employees. 
• Maintain safety testing equipment, industrial hygiene equipment, and campus Safety Data Sheets. 
• Conduct inspections and oversee environmental testing on college structures or properties. 
• Develop, evaluate, and apply Environmental Health and Safety programs to ensure the college complies with current federal, state, and local regulations/standards.
• Complete ergonomic assessments and equipment purchases for college employees.
• Facilitate college Safety Committee meetings in concert with the Committee chair.
• Facilitate campus inspections by federal, state, and local regulators. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, directly related science, engineering, environmental or public health discipline;
• Professional level experience in the Environmental Health and Safety, industrial hygiene, or occupational health fields.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record (must be insurable)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting accident/incident investigations;
• Experience at an institution of higher education;
• Certification in CPR/First Aid; and
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to research, develop, and execute compliance programs. 
• Highly energetic; professional demeanor; ability to be self-motivated and organized. 
• Knowledge of laboratory safety principles of containment, decontamination, disinfection, and protection of people and environment from potential adverse effects of laboratory agents. 
• Broad knowledge of chemical, biological, and radiological handling, storage, disposal, and Safety. 
• Oversee selected programs such as lock-out tag-out, confined space entry, fall protection, etc. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to work with diverse constituencies. 
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present information to a broad campus community. 
• Good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to changing situations and needs. 
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; strong project and people management. 
• Ability to respond to emergencies and critical situations appropriately and negotiate effective solutions in sensitive situations. 
• Respond to and assess concerns, develop corrective actions as needed, and assure resolution. 
• Monitor construction and contractor safety practices. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

http://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits/overview.htm

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.