Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Position Title:

EHS Manager

Department/School:

Safety & Security

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Security, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is primarily responsible for program development, implementation, and management in the following areas: occupational safety, industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, environmental compliance; hazardous waste management, and emergency management. The EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on environmental health and safety matters and have a strong understanding of local, state, federal, and international regulatory requirements. The EHS Manager is responsible for building a culture of safety at Marist both locally (at the main campus in Poughkeepsie, New York) and globally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, or related field.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Lifting Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Essential Functions:

• Occupational Safety: Develop and manage occupational safety programs; conduct job hazard assessments; conduct safety inspections and testing; provide occupational safety training; mitigate workplace accidents and injuries via engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE); conduct accident / injury investigations; ensure regulatory compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Industrial Hygiene: Develop and manage industrial hygiene programs; conduct indoor air quality (IAQ) surveys; conduct workplace exposure assessments; provide industrial hygiene training; ensure regulatory compliance with industrial hygiene standards.
• Laboratory Safety: Develop and manage laboratory safety programs; conduct laboratory hazard assessments and maintain related hazard communication; conduct laboratory safety inspections and testing; provide laboratory safety training; conduct laboratory accident / injury investigations; ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and best practices.
• Chemical Hygiene: Develop and manage chemical hygiene programs; conduct and maintain annual chemical inventory; conduct chemical compatibility assessments; manage the university online safety data sheet library; ensure proper handling, transport, and storage of chemicals; provide chemical hygiene training. Ensure compliance with chemical hygiene standards and best practices.
• Environmental Compliance: Develop and manage environmental compliance programs; Conduct air emissions, soil sample, and water quality testing. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Hazardous Waste Management: Develop and manage hazardous waste programs (including chemical waste, biowaste, radioactive waste, and controlled substance waste); collect hazardous waste and consolidate compatible waste streams; maintain a hazardous waste inventory; conduct hazardous waste management training; ensure proper disposal of university hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Emergency Management: Provide administrative and operational assistance with emergency management programs; participate in emergency management training including tabletop and full-scale exercises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Resource Conversation Recovery Act (RCRA) and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Certification(s)
• OSHA 40-Hour Training
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200 Certifications

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  
  
  
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
  
  
  
  
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
  
  
  
  

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and guests are always our priority in the Office of Safety and Security. Our team of 39 full-time staff integrates itself into the overall educational mission of the College by fostering cooperation, professionalism, respect, and teamwork among the College community.

The Marist College security staff are trained to respond appropriately to all calls for assistance; Our areas of responsibility encompass a comprehensive approach to campus security, crime prevention, fire safety, workplace safety, event planning, and providing for an overall atmosphere of safety and community.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. Marist's study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department's "Open Doors Report" and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist's Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.