Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator; EH&S

Under the supervision of Alfred University's EH&S Assistant Director and detailed working-knowledge of the practices and principles of EH&S missions for all Alfred University Schools and Colleges. The EH&S Coordinator assures that Alfred University maintains compliance with all Local, State and Federal Environmental Safety regulations. Also, the EH&S Coordinator serves as primary representative/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies contractors, suppliers, and various nonprot, educational, government, and community entities in relations to re/environmental health and safety.

The EH&S Coordinator leads various internal organizational teams that implement Alfred University's EH&S policies and goals.

This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining union.

• With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read, write and speak the English language at the college level, be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations and other higher mathematical operations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form. The individual must be able to work independently.
  
  The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of the position. Other essential functions may be required.
• Implements the strategy for Fire/ Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives. Proactively address EH&S related issues by creating or updating polices to address same.
• Facilitate Fire and Safety planning and coordination with routine and scheduled inspections and evaluations of university facilities and grounds including residence halls, work areas, labs, classrooms, equipment, practices etc., to identify potential re violations, hazardous practices or biological, chemical and radiological materials and the collection of samples of same for analysis or testing. Following inspections, the EH&S Coordinator makes recommendations to the appropriate University authorities to reinforce re/ safety behaviors or correct noted deciencies.
• Ensures that all re and life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional and code compliant. He/she will ensure that re drills are conducted, as required, participating in drill execution as needed, identifying and addressing potential or actual weaknesses in response time.
• Develops, maintains and implements all Fire Safety Plans and Emergency Action Plans, including building specic re drill and evacuation procedures and Building Information Cards, in accordance with the NYS Fire Prevention Code. He/ she will also maintain all re records and logs as required by relevant codes.
• Independently design and deliver-both in person and asynchronously-safety training programs to prevent injury or disease caused by non-compliant practices concerning re, chemical, physical and biological agents. Actively promotes the proper use of personal protective equipment in said training to minimize workplace injuries. As required, update current safety training programs to reect changes in code or governing regulations. Maintain EH&S training calendar with emphasis on Fire Protection, health services, residence halls, facility services, science labs, engineering labs, art and photography studios.
  
  Maintain ling systems regarding worker training and safety.
• Assist in preparing reports (e.g.: department annual reports, etc.). Maintain all required DEC, EPA DOL and PESH records.
• Serve as assistant to the campus Chemical Hygiene Ocer in coordinating hazardous, chemical and universal waste disposal, ensuring all such activities are performed in a manner fully compliant with governing codes, laws and regulations. Process and maintain RCRA certication and sign hazardous material manifests as directed on behalf of the University.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local, police, re, Hazmat, OSHA, EPA, etc. professionals to facilitate required response to a request for assistance. Responds to all building re alarms and emergencies while on duty and is the secondary interface with the NYS Fire Marshal.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in Fire & Environmental Safety programs at the employee/ supervisor level to ensure a common and eective approach across campus.
• Work with Alfred University's Facility Directors to ensure that…