Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M University's Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety Department is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety vacancy.

• Functions as a Coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety (with a working title of Industrial Hygiene Specialist) in Florida A&M University's Environmental Health & Safety Department.
• The responsibilities of this position necessitates the ability to respond to emergency situations outside regular business hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Responsible for the overall direction and management of safety and security procedures at all Housing facilities.
• Performs proactive IAQ assessments and works with maintenance to address any abnormal conditions.
• Responds to any housing IAQ concerns expressed by faculty, staff or students and facilitates corrective actions.
• Develops and implements health and safety programs.
• Trains Resident Assistants, Resident Directors and other staff members to manage, inspect and mitigate indoor air quality issues.
• Monitors to completion any required corrective actions, post assessments and follow-ups.
• Facilitates and conducts sanitization and clean‑up efforts.
• Facilitates asbestos and lead‑based paint assessments.
• Facilitates asbestos abatement for housing facilities.
• Coordinates disposal of hazardous waste material in a safe manner.
• Serves as safety officer on housing facility renovations, demolitions and projects.
• Investigates innovative and cost effective methods for maintaining appropriate indoor air quality conditions.

• A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA safety standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous response practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations.
• Skills in performing safety inspections.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in preparing reports, policies, correspondence and other written documentation.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies.

• Master's degree in Biological Science, Engineering Science & Technology, or other related area of specialization.
• Or a bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Engineering Science & Technology, or other related area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Salary is Negotiable.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Must Obtain CIH within Two Years of Being Hired;
Must Have Valid Driver's License

This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.

Successful candidate is subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re‑hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person.

You may be required to provide documentation.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee,…