SAFETY PARTNER

Job Profile Summary

Identifies opportunities to address safety issues, conducts safety training, and provides intermediate to complex consultation to ensure operations are performed safely and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. May oversee the work of others. Participates in, or leads emergency response activities.

Essential Duties

• Conducts site visits to audit, provide consultation and inspections of university facilities using hazardous materials including: biological, chemical, lasers, and radiological materials, to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Develops and implements pollution prevention programs and sustainability activities to support university goals.
• Interprets and ensures effectiveness of specific methodology and key performance indicators for the department including the effectiveness of safety education.
• Investigates and remediates problems with the safe and legal handling of hazardous materials.
• Trains staff to take measurements and prepares required reports for tracking, decision-making and/or compliance requirements.
• Communicates with customers on safety-related matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of chemistry, hazardous materials, inventory management, monitoring equipment, and response procedures to investigate incidents, monitor a variety of situations, maintain records and generate reports.
• Knowledge of modern radiation principles related to the recognition, prevention and control of radiation health hazards both ionizing and non-ionizing.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in data analysis.
• Skill in accident investigation and analysis.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to understand and use enterprise systems.
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institutions sustainability programs.
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

Department Statement

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices.

Instructions to Apply

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter, Resume or CV, and Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.