Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking an individual with broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of an EHS Safety Coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Development (HHD). This position is responsible for the implementation of regulatory compliance and safety practices organized under the assigned Colleges and Academic Units. This position will work closely with EHS leadership to effectively identify and implement EHS program needs. The primary responsibility will be working with HHD research faculty and staff, with occasional assistance to and/or coordination with central units.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and coordinate safety initiatives, training, inspections, and programs.

• Collaboratively develop, review, assess, evaluate, and oversee annual Integrated Safety Plans for the Colleges and Academic Units.

• Facilitate EHS training to faculty & staff and conduct training as appropriate.

Work closely with leadership and EHS to implement and coordinate safety practices and regulatory compliance programs for environmental health and safety programs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.

Proactively serve as a safety resource for employees.

• Develop innovative and effective strategies and communication plans that ensure these programs and practices are implemented and coordinated throughout the assigned Colleges and Academic Units.

• These programs include, but are not limited to, biological safety, chemical safety, and lab safety.

Develop partnerships and integral working relationships with leadership, safety officers, faculty, staff, and others, to support and enhance the College's commitment to health and safety.

• Establish, participate, and facilitate Safety Committees in coordination with the Committee Chair.

• Work with lab space managers to facilitate an effective and robust community of practice in support of the College's mission.

Provide guidance and assistance to faculty & staff to ensure implementation of regulatory compliance and safety practices.

• Assist in guiding the development of procedures and plans for current and future needs.

• Guide the development of monitoring and response procedures applicable to the College's and Academic Unit's operations.

Establish effective processes to monitor activities that may present a health or safety hazard.

• Ensure that current and future environmental health and safety needs are met.

• Conduct space audits to ensure lab assignments and research space are being used appropriately.

Audit programs and procedures within assigned College and Academic Units to assess compliance with Environmental Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures, and best practices.

• Identify and implement enhancements based on findings.

• Report progress and problems to leadership.

Respond to emergencies, accidents, or incidents.

• Determine the scope and extent of the problem and initiate/conduct remediation measures.

• Assist in the conduct of follow-up investigations to ensure measures are implemented to prevent recurrences.

• Partner with Emergency Management and Police Services as needed.

• May be asked to serve as the College's liaison to coordinate emergency evacuation drills.

• Resolve existing EHS issues to prevent or minimize the frequency and severity of emergency incidents.

Participate on the EHS team and provide support to further departmental mission.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a bachelor's degree with three or more years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation time and sick time

• 14 paid holidays/campus closure days

Finance and Business is a values-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to "Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State." The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those ofPenn State'sand we are especially committed to ourvisiontobe nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search forexcellence, we fostera unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, values, and perspective.We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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