Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator; Enviro Health​/Safety Spec II

Position Information

• Title: Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (Enviro Health/Safety Spec II)
• Salary: $47,118
• Contract Term Length: 12 Months
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  37.5
• Work Location: On‑Site
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• College: Gateway Community & Technical College
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Gateway Covington
• Department: Safety and Security

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work‑Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Oversees campus safety and regulatory compliance, including risk assessments, training coordination, hazardous materials management, and implementation of workplace safety programs.

• Conduct safety assessments across college operations and identifies issues.
• Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders.
• Participates in development of and assists with implementation of improvement plans.
• Provides knowledge and guidance to college stakeholders in specialized areas such as biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, BBP, and OSHA.
• Ensures college is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards, including inventory, ordering and disposal management.
• Under direction of supervisor, coordinates safety training for faculty and staff, managing compliance and recordkeeping. This extends to First Aid/CPR/BLS.
• Makes recommendations for improvement.
• Carries out workplace safety program and logistical activities working with local designated contacts and system‑level EHS team.
• Minimal purchasing, scheduling and coordination for external inspections, remediation, resources or supplies and all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2‑4 years in the job family; degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to design, deliver, and track safety training programs for faculty and staff.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and recordkeeping skills to ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence safety culture.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3‑5 years in the job family.
• Comfortable providing guidance and expertise to faculty, staff, and administrators.
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Previous experience in a community college setting.

• Minimal Physical Requirements – Light lifting, occasional exposure to mild environmental elements, minor safety hazards.
• Environment:
  Primarily office‑based with frequent visits to laboratories, classrooms, and other campus facilities for safety assessments.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Occasional lifting or moving of safety equipment and hazardous materials; ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Exposure:
  May involve limited exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and other hazardous substances during inspections and compliance activities.
• Schedule:
  
  Standard business hours with flexibility for emergency response or special projects; occasional training sessions outside normal hours.
• Travel:
  Minimal, typically within campus locations.