Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cabrini Campus

Villanova University — Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cabrini Campus

Posting Details

Posting Number: S

Position Title:

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cabrini Campus
Position Type:
Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months
Department: 808-Environmental Safety

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist manages and oversees campus environmental health and safety (EHS) programs to assure a safe work environment, minimize environmental impact of University activities, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University s mission and values.

• Develop and present training programs in compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and assess selected EHS concerns (chemical and waste handling; hazardous building material abatement; indoor air quality, PPE, etc.), develop corrective actions as needed, and assure resolution.
• Oversee selected EHS programs. Examples include PPE, Chemical Hygiene, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, Lockout Tagout, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the Facilities Management Organization to address occasional hazards that arise as a result of project or maintenance activities, in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Contribute to development of a campus-wide integrated EHS program. This includes developing policies/procedures, conducting periodic audits, writing reports, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations.

• Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree required; degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related science/engineering field preferred. Pursuing additional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Board Certified Environmental Engineer desirable
• Specific Job Knowledge:
  General knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania EHS regulatory requirements required.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience administering EHS programs required. Experience in EHS in higher education desirable. Experience working with construction/maintenance activities desirable.
• Work
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong oral and written communication skills. Competency with Microsoft Office software products.
• Equipment Knowledge:
  Industrial hygiene instrumentation (air sampling, fit testing, etc.), confined space equipment, fall protection equipment, wastewater/air sampling devices desirable.

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related science/engineering field.
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board Certified Environmental Engineer.

• Occasional exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, poor air quality, asbestos, lead paint, mold, adverse weather, enclosed spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Occasional off-hours work to support construction/maintenance activities.
• Walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Posting Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

This position falls within salaried grade 15 and the range for this position is $64,. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

15

exempt

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

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