What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at Vanderbilt University?
Experience and Education:
- A master's degree is required.
- Certification is required. Certifications that are relevant include Certified Health Physicist (CHP) and Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO).
- 8 years related experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role is required. 10 years experience including some portion in the university research/laboratory environment strongly preferred.
- Expert knowledge in radiation and laser safety concepts, standards of performance, best practices, granting requirements, licensing, and regulations.
- Ability to quickly and effectively respond to emergencies is required.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft and Adobe products such as TEAMS, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are necessary. Articulate, Oracle, or database skills a plus.
- Experience with EHS Assist software preferred.
- Advanced data management, analytical, quantitative, technical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt required.
- Ability to successfully plan and execute multi-task and multi-project requirements and deliverables to meet objectives and deadlines strongly preferred.
- Must have strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective respectful and working relationships in a service-oriented environment with a diverse range of people and understand their needs and goals. Exhibit sensitivity, tact, inclusion, and respect for diversity.
- Ability to work effectively with others as a team as opposed to working separately or competitively is necessary. Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is required.