Environmental and Occupational Safety Officer Job at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

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  • Dartmouth College
  • Hanover, NH

Job Description

Posting date:

07/10/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1000605

Position Title:

Environmental and Occupational Safety Officer

Department this Position Reports to:

Environmental Health and Safety

Hiring Range Minimum:

$67,100

Hiring Range Maximum:

$83,900

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the oversight of Environmental Programs, permitting, training and compliance requirements. Use a combination of project management, technical knowledge, and communication skills to support and manage projects and programs. This position will promote a positive, and proactive environmental and occupational safety culture.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or occupational safety related field, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Five plus years of relevant environmental, or occupational safety experience, preferably in higher education.
  • Certified A/B Operator, or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
  • Certified NH Asbestos Inspector, or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct audits or quality assurance tasks, write concise summaries and follow up on deficiencies.
  • Must be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
  • Wide and comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational regulations, professional standards, and best practices in EHS.
  • Ability to develop and deliver safety training.
  • Maintain a valid US or Canadian driver’s license and the ability to qualify as an Approved Driver under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
  • Ability to respond to campus emergencies after hours and on weekends/holidays, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Well organized with the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
  • Good judgement and poise in potentially stressful situations.
  • Professional certification in an EHS discipline.
  • Strong risk assessment and risk communication skills.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Annette Chism, Director Environmental Health & Safety

Department Contact Phone Number:

Annette.P.Chism@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Annette Chism, Director Environmental Health & Safety

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Annette.P.Chism@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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Description:

Environmental Program Management

  • Oversee asbestos, mold, lead and PCB abatement programs and related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance requirements, permitting, and regulatory reporting. Maintain effective communication with employees, contractors, and Dartmouth project managers.
  • Manage the regulated petroleum storage tank program, to include all underground storage tanks (UST) and above ground storage tanks (AST). Serve as Dartmouth’s certified A/B Operator under the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).
  • Manage the Wastewater Permitting Program through the Town of Hanover, NH, and NHDES.
  • Technical resource for major renovation projects and manage activities of environmental consultants.
  • Prepare regulatory reports in a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines.
Percentage Of Time:

50

Description:

Occupational Safety Program Management

  • Coordinate with Industrial Hygienist to manage indoor air quality, odor, health and safety complaints and environmental health concerns. Monitor air quality in occupied and unoccupied spaces, develop and review work plans.
  • Identify, design, and administer compliance programs to meet OSHA, NFPA, and NH regulatory agency requirements.
  • May serve as back-up for the EHS Compliance and Fire Safety Associate Director with regard to OSHA and Environmental compliance.
Percentage Of Time:

40

Description:

Emergency Response & Other Duties

  • In coordination with other EHS professionals, respond to hazardous materials incidents. Perform clean-up tasks that may require the use of a respirator, and fully encapsulated protective clothing.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time:

5

Description:

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
  • Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
  • Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Percentage Of Time:

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Remote job, Weekend work,

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