Coordinator, Hazardous Material (FT), CFRN30023ADMAF

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Vice President, Administrative Affairs, for the safe and legal acquisition, use, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials by all departments for the College.
• Knowledgeable of and utilizes a library of technical and legal references in order to determine safety hazards and legal requirements for chemical compounds.
• Interpret, apply & advise on the compliance of the array of federal, state & local laws which regulate chemical use, as well as chemical and/or biological waste.
• Develop & review the implementation of specific college policies and procedures for all programs which utilize chemicals or hazardous materials.
• Advise necessary staff regarding chemical regulations & operations safety & provide supervisory training upon request.
• Inspect laboratories & chemical storage areas & audit departmental operations & recommend methods of insuring safety operation.
• Advise employees & students regarding compliance with regulations as they affect course offerings, maintenance, operations, chemical purchases & on-site treatment of hazardous materials.
• Develop emergency procedures and direct operations for any clean up & disposal of spills and/or leaks of hazardous materials within college facilities.
• Conduct life safety familiarization tours of campus for the municipal fire dept. in conjunction with Public Safety.
• Work with other depts. in maintaining the right to know hazard communication program, including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) records; RTK (Right To Know) notices; employee training programs; attendance records; and counseling to employees or supervisor regarding safe chemical use.
• Aid Campus Serv. in selection of treatment or disposal methods that will minimize liability, exposure and economic impact.
• Advise staff and emergency personnel regarding hazardous materials & provide information concerning chemical use composition, hazards & disposal.
• Respond to complaints about air quality, identify source of problems including air sampling and testing.
• Advises the College of concerns and corrective action to be taken.
• Review worker's compensation claims due to chemical exposure.
• Cook up forms, procedures & training to institute an on-going hazardous materials program.
• Refer safety complaints to proper area.
• Recommend environment testing as necessary.
• Respond to order complaints and advise the V.P. Administrative Affairs of recommended corrective action.
• Conduct inspections which may require climbing ladders to check above ceilings or other remote areas.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in chemistry or a related field required.
• Certification for Hazardous Materials Emergency First Response or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager required.
• Experience: One year in environmental health and safety issues required. Laboratory or hazardous chemical safety experience preferred.