Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist, Senior

Department: Facilities Services

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $29.45 per hour and commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Specialist to join our university community and play a vital role in fostering a safe,healthy, and compliant campus environment. This position coordinates with various areas to complete assigned environmentalhealth and safety functions and inspections. Provides guidance and assistance and is responsible for promoting a safe and healthyworkplace. Implements plans based on contracts, regulations,applicable laws and audit/inspection results to ensure that compliance is maintained.

May provide training to employees inareas including, but not limited to, environmental, health andsafety management best practices, and assisting with hazard identification and control.

Coordinates with various areas to complete assigned environmentalhealth and safety functions and inspections. Provides guidance and assistance and is responsible for promoting a safe and healthyworkplace. Implements plans based on contracts, regulations,applicable laws and audit/inspection results to ensure that compliance is maintained. May provide training to employees inareas including, but not limited to, environmental, health andsafety management best practices, and assisting with

hazard identification and control.

• Leads and/or coordinates investigations of safety related incidents involving applicable University and/or community partners. Audits and ensures safety plans are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conducts audits of lab/department. Generates audit reports for corrective action as needed.
• Maintains records for and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Communicates on safety related needs and develops program action plans.
• Reviews and analyzes safety-related data. Prepares reports for regulatory agencies, committees and/or leadership.
• Manages a hazardous materials and waste program that complies with all regulatory and requirements.
• Provides educational training related to safety and emergency preparedness practices.
• Coordinates and/or facilitates project tasks as assigned;
  
  Documents and tracks project progress compared to goal

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Seven (7) years of related experience. Every 30 hours ofcollege coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to 120 hours.

• Knowledge of deep, practical understanding of local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Knowledge of occupational health hazards, including chemical exposure limits, ergonomics, and noise/air monitoring.
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge and proficiency in utilizing EHS software platforms,analyzing safety metrics, and generating compliance reports.
• Ability to coach, influence, and drive a proactive safetyculture across all levels of the organization—from floor workers tosenior executives.
• Skill to translate complex technical and regulatory findings into actionable, clear policies and training programs.

• Bachelor's degree in science related field.

Due to ITAR regulations, the chosen candidate must be a US Citizento be considered for this role.

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs. Frequent
  60-90%
• Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors. Frequent 60-90%
• Ability to remain in a stationary position. Rare 0-30%
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do thejob. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Frequent
  60-90%
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90%

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/orup to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds offorce to constantly move objects.