Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health And Safety Manager

The Department of Physical Plant invites applications for a full-time, exempt, position with full benefits. The Environmental Health and Safety Manager conducts routine surveys to evaluate detrimental environmental factors arising in or from the workplace such as indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, fire hazardous, chemical hazardous and radiation wastes and materials, to comply with safety requirements.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting fire protection systems tests including fire detection, suppression, alarm and water supply systems.
• Conduct regular meetings of the Radiation, Physical Plant, Risk Management Committees and implement their directives, monitor emergency processes, administering and overseeing the implementation of procedures for handling emergency situations.
• Supervise, plan and direct the activities and functions of the motor pool daily operations including vehicular repairs, transportation, scheduling, certification, and personal issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Three to five years' experience in the environmental safety, occupational safety or industrial hygiene field.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and Right to Know compliance standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulation for electrical, chemical, biological, medical, radioactive and all other environmental substances management and waste disposal.
• Knowledge of basic computer software.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to purchase, operate and maintain emergency response equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and human relation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain the following certifications: Certifications in Health and Safety; CPR and First Aid Certification; Radiation Safety Officer Certification. Inspector/Management Planner for Asbestos Management License

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.