Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I
Title: Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I
Salary Range: $37,944.00
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Somerset Community College
Campus Location: Somerset Campus
Department: Operations Department
Total Rewards
Somerset Community 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
The Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I supports the college's safety and compliance efforts by conducting inspections, documenting findings, and performing basic safety program activities. This role helps promote a safe learning and working environment and provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in OSHA compliance, laboratory/shop safety, and environmental health practices.
Job Duties:
• Perform laboratory and shop safety inspections and maintain related documentation with support from the Director of Operations;
• Support ergonomic, fire safety, and general safety reviews;
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety records;
• Coordinate accident reporting and basic incident documentation;
• Support hazardous and biological waste handling under supervision;
• Participate in safety committees and emergency preparedness activities as assigned;
• Perform additional duties to support the Environmental Health Safety Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or related field and two years experience, or equivalent;
• Basic understanding of safety principles or willingness to learn;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.