Environmental Health & Life Safety Officer - Multiple Openings

Environmental Health & Life Safety Officer – Multiple Openings Location: LSC‑Houston North Fairbanks; LSC‑Kingwood; LSC‑Transport & Global Log Ctr Regular, Full‑Time; Job ID: 44973 Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Environmental Health and Life Safety (EHLS) Officer is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and monitoring equipment, processes, and campus environments to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Lone Star College. This position works closely with campus faculty, staff, and administration to implement LSC's environmental health and life safety programs and to maintain compliance with applicable policies, codes, and regulations. The EHLS Officer collaborates with other EHLS department members and College‑wide departments to promote a safety culture by providing technical support, consultation, awareness, and training to reduce risk and prevent hazards and injury to the LSC community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conduct and document visual inspections of learning and work environments for potential fire hazards. Conduct and document routine visual inspections on environmental health, fire, and life safety systems, equipment, and devices. Facilitate and secure documentation from contractors of required fire safety code inspections in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Plan and conduct fire drills; document drill results and required follow‑up actions, reporting all findings to appropriate personnel. Support the Office of Emergency Management and LSC Police Department in facilitation and documentation of other required drills and exercises. Record and maintain testing results, work order documentation, and repairs to include preventive and corrective maintenance on fire protection equipment systems. Monitor and document the completion of corrective action to address identified safety deficiencies. Assist the EHLS Managers and Director to develop and deliver environmental health and life safety educational awareness and training programs. Participate in conducting and documenting safety audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and mitigate potential risks. Oversee the placement and setup of environmental health and life safety signage and equipment. Escort contractors and Fire Marshal representatives through LSC buildings to maintain and/or inspect equipment. Maintain accurate detailed records and ensure timely communication of all fire system related matters to EHLS management. Assist the EHLS Managers and Director with collecting and documenting information regarding incidents to identify and support in resolving any issue that may relate to unsafe environmental conditions and/or practices. Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of environmental safety compliance and fire systems. Excellent decision‑making skills. Ability to think and act quickly. Ability to exercise self‑restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions. Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient, self‑directed job functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over fifty pounds, crouching, or crawling in restricted areas, long periods of standing, and considerable amounts of walking.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone, and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts to fulfill essential job functions. May be assigned to any or various LSC campuses. May work around chemical fumes, hazardous substances, electrical and mechanical hazards, noise, allergens, and dust. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and an LSC shirt (furnished). May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. Able to provide occasional on‑call support on a rotational basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in a technical field. At least 4 years of experience with full life cycle installation, repair, maintenance, and operations of various fire, life, and safety devices. American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED certification. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification. Industry and safety certifications such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Salary Hiring salary range is $48,152 to $55,375. Benefits Benefits include a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities, and more. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College