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Environmental, Health, and Safety

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist implements and maintains University policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations; makes environmental, health, and safety recommendations regarding facility, work area, and work procedure design and development. Specialist responsibilities also include preparing, maintaining, and updating policy and procedure manuals; keeping abreast of legislation and regulation changes; and serving as contact for all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.

• Develop manuals, guidance, and training plans to educate the University community on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program requirements
• Conduct program effectiveness and performance metric audits to identify new performance goals and training opportunities
• Develop and provide train-the-trainer and general training programs for EHS staff, safety officers, and University community
• Respond as part of an emergency team to incidents involving fire, hazardous materials, environmental and chemical spills, gas leaks, indoor air quality issues, floods, and other emergencies
• Promote advancement of the University’s safety culture; acts as EHS liaison for assigned campuses and areas
• Assist campus administration and employees plan/implement EHS policies and procedures
• Interpret federal and state regulations concerning EHS program compliance; conduct program audits; recommend changes/updates to programs and procedures, as appropriate; initiate non-compliance/other EHS-related investigations
• Review proposed legislation and regulations; recommend improvements; promote University resource and physical asset stewardship
• Generate regulatory reports, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agency notifications, and various internal requests

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00