Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (Enviro Health/Safety Spec II)

Title: Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (Enviro Health/Safety Spec II)

Salary Range: $47,118

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Covington

Department: Safety and Security

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Oversees campus safety and regulatory compliance, including risk assessments, training coordination, hazardous materials management, and implementation of workplace safety programs.

Job Duties:

• Conducts safety assessments across college operations and identifies issues.
• Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders. Participates in development of and assists with implementation of improvement plans.
  
• Provides knowledge and guidance to college stakeholders in specialized areas such as but not limited to: biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, BBP, and OSHA.
• Ensures college is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and standards. This includes inventory, ordering and disposal management.
  
• Under direction of supervisor, coordinates safety training for faculty and staff including managing compliance and recordkeeping of such. This extends to First Aid/CPR/BLS area as well.
  
• Carries out workplace safety program and logistical activities working with local designated contacts and system level EHS team.
• Makes recommendations for improvement.
  
• Minimal purchasing, scheduling and coordination for external inspections, remediation, resources or supplies and all other duties as assigned.
  
• Minimal Physical Requirements –Light lifting, occasional exposure to mild environment elements, minor safety hazards
  
• Environment: Primarily office-based with frequent visits to laboratories, classrooms, and other campus facilities to conduct safety assessments.
  
• Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting or moving of safety equipment and hazardous materials; ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
  
• Exposure: May involve limited exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and other hazardous substances during inspections and compliance activities.
  
• Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility for emergency response or special projects; occasional training sessions outside normal hours.
  
• Travel: Minimal, typically within campus locations.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health & Safety or related field or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience in health and safety related field.
  
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations and compliance requirements
  
• Ability to design, deliver, and track safety training programs for faculty and staff
  
• Excellent planning, coordination, and recordkeeping skills to ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
  
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence safety culture.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health & Safety or related field or equivalent and 3 years relevant experience in health and safety related field.
• Comfortable providing guidance and expertise to faculty, staff, and administrators.
  
• OSHA 10 Certification
  
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.