Environmental Health & Safety Officer Job Valdosta area,Georgia USA,Healthcare

Overview

Job Title:

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Location:

Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

About Us

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. We believe our students success is our success and we are committed to a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey. We value the well-being and professional growth of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support faculty and staff, including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.

Located in Gwinnett County, GGC offers a modern 260-acre campus about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, with access to local amenities and a vibrant community that enhances the college experience.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let s make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The School of Science and Technology (SST) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) officer will be responsible for developing a fully compliant environmental protection, health, and safety program focused on laboratory operation in the SST and the School of Nursing. Working closely with the Director of EHS for the college, the successful candidate will be responsible for health and safety relating to OSHA and Hazardous Communication (Right to Know), Laboratory Standard (Chemical Hygiene Plan), laboratory inspections, safety equipment, protective equipment, and staffing training.

In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for (1) training on U.S. EPA and DNR Hazardous chemical waste, biohazards, spills, disposal, pick-ups, and managing documentations of all regulatory requirements for SST; (2) assisting faculty as needed in providing environmental, health, and safety classroom training for students; and (3) completing Purchase Orders for the chemical/biological wastes, fume hoods certification, and biological safety cabinets certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage a fully compliant environmental protection, health, and safety program focused on laboratory operations in the SST and the School of Nursing; with subsequent program implementation, monitoring, and reporting in order to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Oversee and manage the chemical and biological hygiene plan, to include systems for reception, tracking, storage, use, and disposal of all chemical and biological materials and managing documentation of all regulatory requirements for compliance.

Direct, train, and document all training for SST faculty and staff in OSHA requirements to meet all federal, state, and local regulations.

Assist faculty, as needed, in providing environmental, health, and safety classroom training for students.

Manage the collection and storage of departmental chemical and biological wastes.

Performs the duties of building emergency manager for H1 and H2.

Supervise laboratory technicians responsible for managing EHS matters in building A and H.

Act as the SST radiation safety officer.

Work along faculty and other laboratory staff to test, calibrate, install, and perform routine inspection of laboratory safety equipment.

Required Qualifications

4 Year / Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Management, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or closely related field.

2+ years professional experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an academic or industrial settings or state/federal positions.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 higher education institutions and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values is Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Details are available online at the USG policy manual.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion and includes, but is not limited to, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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