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Reports to the Chief Risk Office.  Principally responsible for developing and managing EHS programs, developing and providing EHS training programs, and for performing the technical services, investigations, and visual inspections and/or for maintaining records for the University to assure environmental health and safety compliance:

• in accordance with Federal, State & local requirements and University policies/procedures


• without adverse health effects on faculty, staff, students, visitors and community


• in a manner that will protect the environment


• so that the University's resources are conserved and future liability is limited

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in physical, chemical, or life sciences, or engineering


• At least 3-5 years of related experience


• Must have the maturity and judgment to represent the department in interactions with the university community and to seek assistance from supervisor, when needed.


• Must work independently with minimal oversight to perform job responsibilities. 


• Also requires good computer, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.


• Must be proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs and computer literate


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, pass a physical examination, and be able to wear a respirator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in OSHA Construction Safety (10 Hour), EPA Hazardous Waste Compliance, and Hazmat Shipper (DOT) Certification, as well as other professional EHS certification preferred.


• Active membership and participation in an EH&S professional society


• Knowledge, use and limitation of various sampling equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Evaluate current EHS programs and activities to ensure compliance with University policy and applicable regulations.


• Development of written programs and policies to maintain compliance with, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, NJDEP regulations.


• Oversees the Laboratory Safety Program.


• Manages EHS programs as necessary to ensure compliance and/or best management practice for the University.


• Oversees Management of Hazardous and Biological Waste programs.


• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for various areas and departments including, but not limited to, laboratory research groups, Facilities, students and staff.


• Manages the operational aspects of the radiation safety program as Institutional Radiation Safety Officer, including but not limited to, inventory control, dosimetry program, equipment maintenance and calibration and radioactive waste management.


• Oversees the Laser Safety Program.


• Oversees the Asbestos Management program, including but not limited to, collecting bulk samples for analysis, developing training programs for employees, Acts as a liaison with the University community to address asbestos concerns.


• Serves as liaison to the University community for health/safety regulations, policy and procedures, problems, and reports. 


• Performs routine technical services and activities, preliminary investigations, visual inspections and records maintenance for the campus in the areas of occupational health and safety, hazardous waste management, laboratory safety, chemical inventory control, in accordance with all state and federal regulations, professional health-safety standards, and university policies and procedures.

Department

Office of Risk Management