Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator II coordinates environmental health and safety programs and formulates policies and procedures to effectively administer such programs.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

* Responsible for interpreting environmental health and safety administrative regulations and policies and for recommending new and improved programs to effectively manage environmental health and safety administration.

* Collaborates with university administrators and inter institutional groups in resolving complex environmental health and safety problems and in disseminating information in regard to university regulations, policies, and contracts.

* Oversees Hazardous and biological waste management programs from collection to manifest verification. Uses and promotes Waste Minimization techniques.

* Manages solvent recycling program, including system chemical processes, maintaining communications with users for waste pick-ups and deliveries, and container management.

* Oversees the University's chemical inventory management program. Responsible for training department users to prepare inspection and compliance reports using the chemical inventory tracking system.

* Responsible for submitting annual Tier II Report.

* Monitors chemical hazard information input and reconciles compliance issues.

* Certifies chemical fume hoods and performs Fit testing in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection standard.

* Coordinates the review of proposed research projects.

* May serve as liaison with appropriate State and Federal regulating agencies.

* Performs complex laboratory audits and conducts environmental site inspections to ensure compliance with MS4 Phase II Stormwater Permit.

* Provides in-service training and facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, and supporting staff.

* Serves as a resource to staff, campus community, and general public.

* Maintains files, databases, and completes required regulatory reports.

* Identifies locations of select agents, carcinogens, toxic gases, and flammable substances on campus.

* Leads accident/injury investigations and makes recommendations in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Other Duties:

* May assist with maintenance of the department's website.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

* This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.

* Relevant full-time experience.

* Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).

* Experience with hazardous waste management techniques.

* Completion of the 24 or 40 hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain within three months of employment.

* Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Health and Safety or closely related field.

* Experience working in a laboratory environment.

* Experience in environmental health and safety program development, preferably in an academic environment.

* Proficient with web html, and web graphics.

* Completion of recognized Environmental Health and Safety certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of occupational safety principles in the use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and chemical labeling.

* Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to specialized environmental health and safety functions.

* Knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures and techniques.

* Knowledge of chemical waste management techniques and hazardous waste handling and storage procedures.

* Knowledge of Waste Minimization techniques.

* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.

* Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

* Ability to respond quickly to environmental health and safety emergencies.

* Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.

* Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.

* Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.

* Ability to diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people.

* Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.

* Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.

Pay Grade: 16