Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II.


The successful candidate with minimal supervision manages assigned health and safety programs, and assists in developing, reviewing, and improving them. The EH&S Specialist II provides support for health and safety programs managed by others within the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• MANAGES EXPENSES AND BUDGETS: A. Prepares annual budget for areas of responsibility. B. Provides supervisor with justification for proposed expenditures. C. Advises supervisor of issues/concerns promptly. Obtains authorization from supervisor as appropriate. D. Obtains proposals from vendors. E. Promptly approves and processes invoices. F. Follows up on invoice issues as appropriate.
• PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS: A. Is available on-call on a rotating basis to respond to health and safety emergencies involving NYU Langone facilities or employees. B. Responds promptly to real and perceived emergencies involving health and safety issues. C. Responds to and investigates fire alarms. D. Maintains HazWoper certification. Responds to and cleans up spills involving hazardous materials. E. Responds to and investigates concerns about indoor air quality. F. Maintains a good understanding of industrial hygiene equipment use and limitations. Is able to interpret complicated monitoring results. G. Prepares, compiles, and maintains program records (e.g., inventories, minutes). H. Conducts inspections (e.g., Interim Life Safety, Hazard Surveillance, smoke and fire barrier). I. Serves as liaison to assigned department. J. Provides training and respirator fit testing. K. Assists with and coordinates drills as assigned.
• MANAGES REMEDIATION PROJECTS: A. Coordinates and conducts investigations and inspections. B. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring. C. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves difficult problems and conflicts appropriately, creatively, and effectively. D. Manages vendors engaged in routine and non-routine projects and tasks. E. Manages and maintains project records and incorporates relevant documents into departmental files. F. Promptly processes Unifier tasks and maintains electronic records.
• MANAGES PROGRAMS AND ASSISTS IN IMPROVING THEM: As assigned by supervisor, manages and assists in managing, monitoring, and improving health and safety programs. A. Revises and updates Safety Policies, other policies, and procedures. Collaborates with supervisor to develop new policies and procedures. B. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and work site assessments for health and safety concerns. C. Coordinates and conducts inspections, investigations, and audits with minimal direction. D. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring. E. Recommends appropriate control measures based on the hierarchy of controls. F. Prepares, reviews, submits, and presents verbal and written institutional and regulatory reports. G. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves difficult problems and conflicts appropriately and effectively. H. Manages vendors engaged in routine and non-routine projects and tasks. Develops specifications for non-routine projects. I. Develops new training programs. Revises and updates existing training materials. Coordinates and conducts training. J. Manages and maintains program records and reports, and incorporates relevant documents into departmental files. K. Annually evaluates the status of programs and develops goals for improvement.
• ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: A. Maintains weekly time database. B. Adheres to departmental and NYU Langone policies and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, fire safety, engineering, or another applicable discipline
• 5 years relevant experience
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and technical issues for assigned programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned health and safety programs.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, to manage competing demands on time and resources, and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage multiple projects to completion.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Good fact finding, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database computer programs.
• Good ability to understand and interpret data.
• Ability to wear and work in Level C personal protective equipment.
• Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis to respond to off-hours emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an applicable discipline.
• Current HazWoper certification.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,481.60 - $105,735.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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