Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

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Human Resources

humanresources@wnc.edu

(775) 445-4237

2201 West College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

The Specialist of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for: development, implementation, and maintenance of campus environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and provide a safe and healthy learning and working environment. The incumbent: manages campus inspection activities and hazardous materials management for all campuses of Western Nevada College; develops and coordinates a wide variety of emergency planning materials, which include but are not limited to, building safety and evacuation plans, and continuity of operations plans; documents accidents and injuries and identifies root causes to improve programs and processes at the institution; provides budget planning and projection; strategic planning; represents EH&S on college committees, as appropriate; performs and oversees safety inspections for compliance and insurance purposes; and acts as the primary liaison between the college and the Risk Management and Workers' Compensation teams at Business Center North. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Preparation:

• Develop and use GIS applications in conjunction with other campus information systems to develop and maintain department and/or building/facility emergency plans (i.e., hazards and risks, facility systems and utilities, incident response systems and resources, and response actions) for each department, building or facility that is integrated with the building floor plans and ensure consistency with higher level campus emergency plans

• Manage the development and implementation of plans through direct participation of responsible departments and buildings, and coordinate planning efforts and information provided by campus groups

• Create supporting information/documentation and provide to students, faculty and staff

• Ensure plans are compatible with the overall college emergency plan and with expectations of local authorities

• Consider and prioritize specific issues during planning, which may include but are not limited to, life safety and emergency egress, fire detection and suppression systems, hazardous materials, facility systems and utilities, specific workplace activities and operations, emergency power needs and priorities, and business continuity

• Consider protection of the environment and college assets such as facilities, equipment and instrumentation, and research materials

• Identify hazards and assess risks as they relate to emergency response planning

• Maintain all information related to chemical inventory, faculty contact information, and building plans

• Prepare, update, and post all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Egress Maps on an as-needed basis

Safety Training and Promotion:

• Create awareness and facilitate meaningful participation in planning processes to ensure success

• Provide training on safety plans and other emergency planning elements such as fire extinguishers

• Conduct all required evacuation drills in conjunction with WNC Police Services, and/or the Carson City Fire Department

• Support committees with expertise relating to safety issues on campus

Accident/Injury Documentation:

• Process workers compensation claims, document accidents and injuries, analyze trends and recommend ways to prevent further incidents, as requested.

• Document injury accidents through interviews and pictures, as requested

• Track metrics and provides top-level view reports to executive team outlining claim losses

• Investigate accidents and incidents

• Identify the root cause of the accident and makes recommendations in the form of corrective action options

• Communicate recommendations in writing and provides follow-up to track resolutions

Safety Inspections:

• Conduct and/or oversee inspections including but not limited to: AEDs, eyewashes, showers, exterior walking surfaces, equipment, labs, to ensure safety and compliance with various regulating agencies

• Develop budget to address deficiencies and maintenance issues

• Participate in annual insurance audits in conjunction with Risk Management and Facilities to ensure findings are being addressed

• Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to take preventative action to reduce audit findings

Operations Management:

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement policies and procedures to assure awareness of, and compliance with, safety, health, and environmental requirements to reduce risk

• Assist in developing budget and projections of future expenses

• Participate in developing EH&S strategic plan

• Represent EH&S on college committees

• Assess operational deficiencies and recommend improvements through information technology and other resources

Dangerous Goods Shipping/Receiving and Inventory

• Facilitate shipment and receipt of dangerous and hazardous goods as required state, federal and international regulations

• Work with faculty and staff to address training needs for materials being shipped or received

• Digitally track and maintain chemical and hazardous material inventory

• Manage disposal of hazardous waste and materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Emergency planning and preparedness concepts

• EH&S organization and operations, particularly in a higher education setting

• Federal and Nevada Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection regulations

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication with capability of explaining technical material to others

• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Workday

• Technical writing

• Budget and proposal preparation and grant preparation

• Independent decision-making and effective analytical skills

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations

• Provide problem-solving solutions to complex projects

• Work well with people, both in an oversight capacity and in a problem-solving capacity (wide range of people: faculty, staff, contractors, and local agencies) to encourage collaboration and coordination with other staff

• Interact effectively with faculty, administrative staff and other employees at all levels of responsibility

• Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects/tasks in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining focus on organizational goals

• Document injuries/accidents and identify root causes to assist the institution in improving programs and facilities

• Cultivate relationships with numerous departments on campus for various data collection and other information

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and three years of related professional experience. OR an Associate's degree and four years of related professional experience

• One year of the related professional experience must include: Hazardous material management, environmental compliance, other EH&S regulatory compliance work, related training or other relevant experience, and experience as a lead or supervisor

Licensure:

• Possess (or acquire within 6 months of employment) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification

• Nevada class C driver's license

• OSHA 10/30

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a college, university, or governmental facility

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $66,244.64. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision

• Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 13 paid holidays

• Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more

• Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No state income tax!

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by WNC. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. WNC also matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 16.75% or 17.5% depending upon the member's elected retirement plan, Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid.

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

HR Department Information

WNC Human Resources is committed to providing quality services in a professional, caring and consistent manner, while partnering with the WNC community to foster a work environment that attracts and inspires excellence in people.

Human Resources supports all the academic and administrative departments and programs at WNC by providing personnel, benefits, payroll, affirmative action, and legal services. For more information, please visit the WNC Human Resources page.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

• Licenses (Osha 10/30, HAZWOPER certification, Class C Driver License)

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm est. the day prior to the posting close date

Posting Close Date

05/26/2024

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.