Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Manager

Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Manager Job no: 495330 Closes:
Work Type:
Staff Full-Time Locations:
Baton Rouge, LA Categories:
Emergency Management, Risk Management

College: BRCC

Department: Finance and Administration

Sub department: Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will provide assistance to the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director in the implementation, coordination, and management of the comprehensive loss prevention program at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC). The ideal candidate will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, functionality, and performance of the department. They will have strong communication skills and be able to identify areas of improvement and formulate actions plans and strategies for approval and implementation.

The position requires a strategic leader who can work independently or within a team structure to achieve identified goals, objectives, etc. The candidate filling this position will need to be able to respond to emergency situations; lift up to 30 pounds; walk for long periods of time; climb stairs, ladders, etc.; work a flexible schedule as the work load of the department demands, and be on an on‑call schedule as determined by the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director.

• Manages the development, planning, implementation, organization, coordination, scheduling and instruction of the Comprehensive Safety Training Program (i.e. quarterly/monthly safety meetings; safety trainings; emergency management training/drills; fire drills; monitoring and tracking for compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, standards, regulations, etc.).
• Assist the Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the BRCC Comprehensive Loss Prevention Program (EHS Policy and Procedure, Hazardous Materials, Building Safety Inspections, Emergency Management, Life Safety, Driver Safety Program, Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, Accident/Incident Investigation, etc.).
• 20% At the direction of the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director, coordinates all agency inspection programs, inputs cited deficiencies into the Facility Services work order system, evaluates all EHS work orders and provides progress reports/status updates to the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director; communicates any cited deficiencies to responsible departments (any department not included in the Facility Services work order system), develops accident statistics, and prepares summary reports regarding the status of current safety program components and initiatives.
• 15% Request and review official driving record (ODR) and verification process to authorize College employees to drive (state, rental or personal vehicle) for business;
  Develop, maintain, update and disseminate the Authorized Driver Log as needed. Coordinate departmental calendar with college events calendar and Facility Services calendar. Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders at the College, ORM, and internal and external stakeholders to obtain Hold Harmless Agreements and other insurance/liability/safety related forms/documents needed for college events, and constituents at BRCC locations as needed. Monitor and respond to communications received via the EHS departmental e‑mail account;
  
  communicate with college personnel, students and visitors who have questions, concerns, etc.; perform other administrative tasks such as copying, filing, data entry, answering phones, etc. Supervises student workers and other departmental personnel resources as needed.
• 10% Analyzes and follows the State of Louisiana and BRCC Accounting and Finance policies, procedures, and guidelines to obtain quotes for needed services (for submission to the Director for approval requisition funding and to obtain a purchase order), verify completion of services, and review invoices for accuracy in preparation of…