Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary: The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a member of the Environmental Health & Safety team under Campus Safety within the Division of Safety and Operations at The George Washington University. The position is responsible for providing service to all campus locations and areas operated by the university. Primary work location is the Foggy Bottom campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inspection of academic, administrative and overall facilities of the university to detect unsafe or unhealthy conditions; handling of and proper disposal of hazardous materials waste generated in these spaces; managing and overseeing the fire safety and prevention program, including coordinating and conducting fire watches; assessing indoor air quality issues such as mold and water intrusions, and supporting Life safety (fire alarm technicians) through evaluation, recommendation, and mitigation. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant Director, Environmental Health & Safety. The EHS Specialist performs various health and safety activities within assigned areas of the university to determine compliance with federal, state, local and other codes, regulations and procedures, particularly as it relates to environmental, health, laboratory, fire, safety and related areas. Specialists document inspections and follow up to address any health and safety deficiencies with occupant and/or appropriate university unit. Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and distribution of inspection reports and compilation of statistical information concerning the effectiveness of the university’s environmental, health and safety programs. Coordinate and manage hazardous waste, biological waste and universal waste programs. Provide regular pickup, transport and proper storage of hazardous, biological and universal waste streams. Work with waste vendor to coordinate and schedule pickup of all waste streams. Sign off on waste manifests and manage waste logs. Develop and conduct educational and informational programs that enhance employee health and safety, property preservation and protection of the environment. Provide any related environmental health and safety training for faculty, staff and students who are exposed to hazards. Serve as a subject matter resource for university units and projects relating to programs and services provided by Environmental Health & Safety. Respond to campus incidents such as accidents, injuries or other emergencies and investigate and provide reporting as needed. Respond to Indoor Air Quality concerns in campus buildings. Provide initial assessment, begin necessary mitigation and report findings to EHS leadership. Provide hot work and burn permits on campus when requested by Facilities or outside contractor staff. Provide guidance and assistance relating to design and construction of projects as it relates to fire, life safety, EPA and OSHA. Accompany inspectors or vendors on inspections and campus work and provide access to necessary buildings and equipment. Participate in training and professional development opportunities in order to enhance skills. Serve on a rotating on-call schedule during non-business hours and holidays. Provide incident notification and situational awareness to EHS leadership. Assist EHS leadership with new staff orientation. Act where imminent dangers to life, health, or property are involved. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications Degree in a science or safety discipline is preferred. Experience in occupational safety, emergency response, or laboratory science is desired. Ability to use environmental monitoring equipment, standard office computers and software is preferred. Professional certifications such as Hazardous Materials Technician, HAZWOPER Technician, OSHA 30, RCRA and DOT, Instructor or Trainer are desired. Benefit Summary GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit Job Details Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation Family: Safety and Facilities Sub-Family: Safety and Emergency Response Level: Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm On-site: Yes Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search. EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University? No Yes * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.) Yes, IEP complete No, still in IEP N/a - not a current GW employee * What is your expected salary range? (Open Ended Question) Documents needed to Apply Resume Cover Letter Human Resource Management & Development 2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 #J-18808-Ljbffr The George Washington University