Rochester Institute of Technology

Sr Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations
  • Skilled in public speaking and technical writing
  • Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

  • Administer Environmental Safety programs including developing objectives and writing compliance policies
  • Coordinate with departments and vendors for hazardous waste management and permits
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Serve on committees to enhance environmental safety
  • Analyze environmental safety issues and coordinate corrective actions

Benefits

  • Collegial work environment
  • Opportunity to influence EHS policies
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Engagement with diverse campus partnerships
  • Independently lead complex projects
Full Job Description
Position Highlights

This role manages all environmental programs and regulatory requirements for the University. It requires knowledge and experience in the broad program areas to be the subject matter expert for projects, issues, daily work tasks, and campus partners. It will require working relationships with campus partners including leadership and front line staff, regulators, and vendors. It requires problem solving and independent work. The role is part of the EHS department, which collaborates on work processes to ensure a safe working, learning, and living environment at RIT.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Administers Environmental Safety programs including developing program objectives, approving action plans, writing compliance policies, and serving as subject matter expert
  • Coordinates with other departments and outside vendors to oversee proper hazardous waste management and transportation, and air and water permitting
  • Participates in the development and implementation of emergency response plans
  • Ensures health and safety department complies with all applicable environmental safety local, state, and federal regulations and codes
  • Serves on committees and project teams to further the environmental safety of the RIT community
  • Analyzes root causes of environmental safety issues, documents findings, and coordinates corrective actions
  • Other duties as assigned


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety laws, rules, and regulations
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
  • Skill in the use of health and safety equipment
  • Skill in public speaking and technical writing
  • Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to influence new Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures


Minimum Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered


Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff.

FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
On Campus

Compensation
$73,000 - $92,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees and online masters as well. RIT is composed of nine academic colleges, including the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The university is internationally recognized and ranked as one of the top universities in the United States for undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and computing.
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