Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, 0081848T
Job in
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 96721, USA
Listing for:
University of Hawaii
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Title:
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Position Number: 0081848T
Hiring Unit:
Administrative Services
Location:
Leeward Community College
Date Posted:
July 24, 2026
Closing Date:
August 7, 2026, 11:59 PM HST
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBB; minimum $5,640/mo.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary
Other Conditions: temporary pending actual staffing requirements and availability of funds. Possible extension pending availability of funds, actual staffing requirements, and satisfactory performance. To begin approximately 09/2026. For days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for all facilities of Leeward CC, including Pu’uloa, Waianae, Wahiawa, and other satellite locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(
* Denotes Essential Functions)
* Under general supervision, responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating all environmental and occupational health and safety programs for the campus. Serves as the primary on-site expert and liaison for all environmental safety-related matters, working to identify, evaluate, and control hazards and risks.* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive campus-specific Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program, including a Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazardous Materials Management Program, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.* Conduct regular inspections of all campus facilities, including laboratories, workshops, classrooms, and grounds to identify and mitigate potential hazards.* Establish and maintain a system for tracking and managing hazardous materials, including proper storage, use, and disposal of chemicals and other regulated substances.* Develop and update emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as chemical spills, fires, and natural disasters.* Create and deliver mandatory EHS training programs for faculty, staff, and students, with a focus on areas such as lab safety, hazardous waste handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fire extinguisher use.* Provide specialized training for high-risk programs, such as automotive, culinary, agriculture, aquaculture, nursing, transportation courses, science labs, Wahiawa Value Added Product Development Center, mechatronics, and theatre, ensuring students, instructors, and staff are proficient in program-specific safety protocol.* Provide First Aid/CPR/AED Certification for campus employees.In coordination with the Human Resources Office, maintain accurate records of all training sessions and participants certification.* Serve as the campus’ first responder for on-campus environmental and safety emergencies.* In coordination with the Human Resources Office, investigate all accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence.* Prepare and submit all required incident reports to the appropriate campus leadership and regulatory agencies.* Ensure the campus is in continuous compliance with all relevant regulations from federal and state agencies, including OSHA, HIOSH, and the Hawaii Department of Health.* Act as the primary point of contact and liaison for regulatory inspections and audits.* Maintain current knowledge of evolving laws, regulations and best practices in environmental health and safety.* Oversee campus fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and first aid kits. Work with vendors to ensure equipment is properly maintained and in proper working condition.* Provide expert advice and consultation to campus administration, division/unit heads, and faculty on EHS matters, including facility design for new construction or renovations.Work collaboratively with the central UH System EHS office and other community college EHS specialists to share information and resources.* Promote a strong culture of safety awareness and personal responsibility across the campus community.* May work outside of normally scheduled work hours, including day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours as required.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree…
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